394: Liu Qing is furious, Chu Jiang arrives at Yuezhou City

Yue Province City.

In the central area, the Liu Estate.

In the main hall sat a burly middle-aged man, none other than the Yuezhou Pacification Envoy, a Qiankun Tenth Level expert, Liu Qing.

Several figures sat on either side, the prominent figures and high-ranking members of Earth Fiend Hall's Yue Province branch.

"Lord Liu, thank you for your support over the years. On behalf of the Saintess, I toast to you!"

The Branch Master of the Yue Province branch, Earth Fiend Star, raised his wine cup as a sign of respect.

"It's nothing!"

Liu Qing smiled faintly, "The three thousand warrior test subjects your hall requested last time, were they enough? Do I need to add more for you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was already accustomed to such talk and felt no surprise.

"Haha, if Lord Liu still has the capacity, then another three thousand would be great!"

Earth Fiend Star laughed heartily. If someone was willing to give, his Earth Fiend Hall would naturally not refuse. They could never have enough of these human-demon experimental consumables.

He wished Liu Qing would send him a few more thousand warriors.

"Three thousand? How is three thousand enough? I'll give you eight thousand!"

Liu Qing waved his hand, his expression serious, and spoke generously.

"Eight thousand? Lord Liu, are you not joking?"

Earth Fiend Star was stunned. In the past, he would only get three thousand over half a year, but now he was directly getting eight thousand, which was equivalent to a year's supply.

This fellow truly didn't treat the people under his rule as human.

However, he liked officials like this.

It was greatly beneficial to the development of their Earth Fiend Hall.

Liu Qing sighed, "The Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy, Chu Jiang, has already arrived in the Three Prefectures. The next few months will be a period of high pressure, and it will be difficult to send you more people then!"

"Oh, Lord Liu is truly the benevolent official of Yue Province's people! When my Earth Fiend Hall researches the elixir of immortality, Lord Liu will be credited with the greatest contribution!"

"I guarantee the first elixir of immortality will be used on Lord Liu!"

Earth Fiend Star said flatteringly. Regardless of Liu Qing's reasons, he first wanted to secure these eight thousand people.

"Hahaha, that's easy to say!"

Amidst their laughter, the fate of eight thousand people was decided. In their eyes, the lives of ordinary people no longer mattered. Let alone eight thousand; even eighty thousand or eight hundred thousand had no bearing on them. As long as their own interests weren't affected, they didn't care if everyone else died.

On the contrary, betraying this group of people, who were unrelated to them, could bring enormous benefits. Which was more important?

Suddenly.

Thump-thump-thump!

A series of urgent footsteps sounded.

"Pacification Envoy, I have urgent news to report!"

A Black-faced Centurion rushed into the hall in a hurry.

"What is it? Speak!"

Liu Qing said in a deep voice. He had already given orders that he should not be disturbed unless it was a major matter, so it seemed something tremendous had happened outside.

"According to secret reports, the Soul Severing Mountain Range has been wiped out. The First Chieftain and the two other chieftains were captured alive. Chu Jiang used iron chains to pierce their shoulder blades and dragged them behind his horse!"

The Black-faced Centurion reported.

"The Soul Severing Mountain Range was wiped out? Is there a mistake!"

Liu Qing abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with suspicion.

The Soul Severing Mountain Range was the largest bandit force in the Three Prefectures. Even if the entire Yuezhou Demon Suppression Division was dispatched, they might not be able to encircle and annihilate them, let alone with Ghost Scythe, ranked eighty-ninth on the Heaven Ranking, guarding it.

Even if he faced Ghost Scythe, he would only be able to flee in defeat.

Even if he couldn't win, if he wanted to escape, who could stop him? How could he be captured alive?

"It seems I underestimated this new Inspector. This time, he intends to be serious and make an example of a few 'tigers.'"

Liu Qing finished speaking, then put down his wine cup and said,

"Never mind, if it's wiped out, then so be it. As long as the Old Prince is still here, these Three Prefectures won't be turned upside down. Even Chu Jiang will be no exception."

In the past, there were also troublemakers who insisted on achieving great things in the Three Prefectures. Each time, they were handled by that person, who even resolved crises without directly appearing.

The Black-faced Centurion hesitated but still spoke, "Pacification Envoy, there's one more thing..."

Liu Qing frowned, saying impatiently, "Whatever you have to say, say it all at once!"

The Black-faced Centurion said, "Your younger brother, Liu Wuqing, was beheaded with a single saber strike because he did not greet the Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy in time. His body was pierced through the shoulder blades and dragged behind a horse for a parade..."

What?

Liu Qing was so enraged that he crushed his wine cup directly, his face dark, his Killing Intent overflowing.

A moment later, a furious roar erupted in the hall:

"Ah, he killed my own brother!"

"Chu Jiang, that damned Chu Jiang, I want you dead!"

After a long time, after Liu Qing had vented his anger, the Black-faced Centurion lowered his head and tentatively asked, "Pacification Envoy, should we then greet Chu Jiang? I heard he has already set off towards Yue Province City!"

Liu Qing suppressed his rage and said fiercely, "Of course we should! Arrange the grandest welcoming ceremony for him. The entire Yue Province City, everyone, must come out to greet him!"

Although he wished he could cut Chu Jiang into a thousand pieces at this moment to vent his hatred, even Ghost Scythe, ranked eighty-ninth on the Heaven Ranking, was captured alive, so he certainly couldn't resist.

For now, he could only temporarily endure and let Chu Jiang cause trouble as much as he wanted, attracting hatred from all sides, until the Old Prince made his move.

"Yes!"

The Black-faced Centurion immediately retreated.

"Lord Liu, don't worry. Chu Jiang won't be able to jump around for long. The Saintess of my Earth Fiend Hall has already arrived in the Three Prefectures and will personally deal with Chu Jiang then!" Earth Fiend Star said, giving Liu Qing reassurance.

"Is it the Saintess of Earth Fiend Hall from Central State?"

Liu Qing asked eagerly.

"Exactly."

Earth Fiend Star nodded.

Liu Qing's eyes lit up. Earth Fiend Hall had five Saintesses, and the most famous was naturally the First Holy Maiden who presided over Heaven State.

She was a super expert ranked among the top fifty on the Heaven Ranking.

With her making a move, how could Chu Jiang possibly survive?

Just as the two were secretly conversing, Chu Jiang's large contingent had already approached Yue Province City.

Half an hour later, outside Yue Province City, tens of thousands of people had gathered. They were all prominent figures from Yue Province City, as well as a large number of ragged commoners.

These people were naturally deliberately rounded up by Liu Qing.

The purpose was only one: to demand money and food from Chu Jiang.

As the Three Provinces Inspectorial Envoy, Chu Jiang held overall military and political authority. If the people of the Three Prefectures had no food and starvation was widespread, he should be responsible for them.

Now that the great savior had arrived, all you common folk should go to him and ask.

This action also had a hint of disgusting Chu Jiang.

Didn't you want a grand display?

I'll give you a grand display: poor, ragged commoners, waiting in the cold wind for your esteemed presence, Chu Jiang.

Satisfying your vanity.

How heartwarming this scene was, filled with irony.

... ...

"They're here!"

The head of a powerful family's expression hardened as he looked towards the horizon.

He saw Chu Jiang leading several thousand flying cavalry, galloping at extreme speed. He wore a Four Symbols robe, carried the Tai Zu Golden Saber at his waist, and rode a Fire Kirin, which emanated flames, appearing majestic and domineering.

Although there were only a few thousand of them, each was an elite, their Qi and blood like mountains, exuding the unparalleled aura of a hundred thousand strong army.

Whoa...

The several thousand strong army stopped abruptly a thousand meters outside the city.