53: Operation Wumaoshan

Wu Dingxiong's voice was very loud.

He spoke of sparring, but the provocation in his eyes and the expression on his face seemed to say: If we really fought, I could kill you with one punch.

He called Jiang Chen naturally possessing Divine Power, but when introducing himself, he brought up the name of the Ba Shan Sect.

It was clear he was implying that Jiang Chen came from a wild background, with limited prospects.

Wu Dingxiong stood with his arms crossed, his expression arrogant, and he looked at Jiang Chen with a gaze full of coldness.

If it weren't for Jiang Chen meddling, he would have already won over Yang Shishi!

"You are Wu Dingxiong?"

"Precisely."

Wu Dingxiong said proudly, though it was unclear what he was so proud of.

"Who else from your Wu Family has come?"

Jiang Chen ignored Wu Dingxiong's provocation, merely letting his gaze sweep through the crowd.

He was searching for the other members of the Wu Family.

Just talking big was useless.

After recognizing them, he would take them out one by one with a punch in the wilderness.

Then everything would be settled.

Jiang Chen's question, however, seemed to play right into Wu Dingxiong's hands, as if he had been wandering around all day just waiting for someone to ask that question.

He immediately smiled confidently.

"Haha, this time, to answer the government's call, our Wu Family naturally went all out."

"So, our Wu Family dispatched our most elite guard group this time, a total of seven people."

"All of them are at Body Tempering Realm Seventh Level."

"This is our Wu Family's head instructor, Wu Tianfang! Acquired Realm First Level!"

Six at Body Tempering Realm Seventh Level.

One at Acquired Realm First Level!

Such a lineup, placed within the small Dongfeng Town, was naturally quite luxurious.

One must know that the constables in Dongfeng Town generally only had Body Tempering Realm Third or Fourth Level strength, and only the chief constable could reach Body Tempering Realm Eighth Level.

Not to mention, the Wu Family even had an Acquired Realm expert!

Speaking of the entire government of Dongfeng Town.

Besides the Town Guard, and the inscrutable Wang Fusheng, only the former Commander of the Garrison, Xu Tiedao, and the manager of the Shangwu Pavilion, possessed Acquired Realm strength.

Although the Shangwu Pavilion was merely a storage-type facility, it was actually considered a hidden strategic force of Dongfeng Town.

Within the Shangwu Pavilion, besides the manager, there was also a team of thirty Martial Pavilion Guards.

The strength of the Martial Pavilion Guards was generally between Body Tempering Realm Seventh and Ninth Level.

And currently, the Wu Family possessing so many experts was even enough to challenge the entire Shangwu Pavilion.

"So many experts."

"I'm afraid our entire yamen combined wouldn't be a match for your Wu Family."

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled, speaking lightly.

"That is natural... My Wu Family also has..."

"Cough cough, Young Lord!"

Wu Dingxiong was enjoying the admiring gazes of the crowd when he suddenly heard Wu Tianfang's reminder. Only then did Wu Dingxiong realize that he had gotten carried away.

He immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

This Jiang Chen was truly malicious, daring to dig such a big pit for him to jump into.

They were still in the government office; wouldn't saying that make people think his Wu Family wanted to rebel and seize power?

Feeling the somewhat profound gazes from around him, Wu Dingxiong suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

"Haha, Lord Jiang, please don't misunderstand. Our Young Lord means that our Wu Family has benefited from the imperial court, and when the imperial court needs us, we will naturally go all out, contributing as much as we can, with no intention of holding back."

The head instructor, Wu Tianfang, smiled faintly and spoke unhurriedly.

Jiang Chen sneered and did not entangle himself with Wu Dingxiong and his group.

They would talk once they were out of the city.

On the other side, Wu Tianfang also pulled the somewhat dispirited Wu Dingxiong aside.

"Damn it, that country bumpkin, that mongrel, dared to set a trap for me!"

Wu Dingxiong took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, even his wrists were trembling slightly.

After all, Wu Dingxiong was used to being arrogant at home and couldn't change his ways immediately upon entering the government office, speaking without restraint.

"Young Lord, there's no need to worry. It's merely a verbal spat between young people; they won't take it to heart."

"We can't do anything to that kid in the city, but once we're out of the city, I have a hundred ways to make him wish for death but unable to die!"

Wu Tianfang also said in a low voice.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"However, Young Lord, our main business is more important. As long as we find that Immortal Cave..."

Hearing the words Immortal Cave.

Wu Dingxiong's expression also became more solemn, and he subconsciously touched his Storage Ring.

"Don't worry, I remember."

Wu Dingxiong nodded and said.

Although the crowd was noisy, Jiang Chen, with his powerful hearing, heard the entire conversation between the two.

It seemed these Wu Family members had another objective.

Immortal Cave?

Could it be that these Wu Family members had received some information?

Did they want to seize this opportunity to make a fortune?

"Black Yamen Lord Chu Yun has arrived."

With a guard's loud shout, everyone looked towards the entrance.

They saw Chu Yun, dressed in a black and red official uniform, with her long, slender legs stepping in official boots, walking in. She appeared before everyone with a cold, mature sisterly aura.

The moment Wu Dingxiong saw Chu Yun, he was immediately captivated by her.

"This one is good... This one is good... I like this one too!"

Wu Dingxiong swallowed hard, his eyes gleaming with the excited light of someone spotting prey.

"Young Lord, Lord Chu Yun is very likely an Innate Realm expert... calm down."

Wu Tianfang, standing beside him, heard Wu Dingxiong's thirsty words and his heart trembled. This kid really dares to eat any meat!

Chu Yun first searched for a moment, and upon seeing Jiang Chen, her gaze immediately softened, and a hint of a smile appeared on her face.

She then gestured, indicating they would talk later.

Chu Yun walked to the very front.

Wu Dingxiong naturally saw Jiang Chen and Chu Yun exchanging glances.

The murderous intent in his heart immediately grew stronger.

"That trash from the countryside, how dare he flirt with my woman!"

Before long, Pan Zhengyang, the Town Guard of Dongfeng Town, also arrived, with Wang Fusheng following behind him, his expression solemn.

"Everyone, I'm sure you've heard some rumors recently."

"According to the continuous investigations by the two Demon Slayer Guard Lords from the Black Yamen in recent days, there is a high possibility of a Demonic Den forming in Wu Mao Mountain, about one hundred and fifty li north of Dongfeng Town."

Demonic Den!

Everyone present felt their hearts tighten.

Although they had already known this news, they were still shocked when it was officially confirmed.

"However, the good news is that this Demonic Den is only a Yellow-grade Demonic Den and has not yet fully formed, so there is still a chance to prevent its spread."

Pan Zhengyang gestured slightly to the side.

Chu Yun nodded and stepped forward.

Zhao Jintian, meanwhile, hung up a large map on the side, on which the terrain of Wu Mao Mountain was marked.

"Wu Mao Mountain has complex terrain, and it is currently covered by some Devilish Qi, making it difficult to pinpoint the core of the Demonic Den."

"Therefore, we need everyone to work together, divided into three routes, to search towards the center."

"As soon as the location of the Demonic Den is found, signal with a flare."

"I will personally lead the Demon Suppression Talisman to seal the Demonic Den."

Chu Yun said.

The reason for mobilizing manpower was also because Wu Mao Mountain was more than ten times larger than Wu Huai Mountain.

Furthermore, the Demonic Den was already in its Early Stage of formation, and a considerable amount of demonic Qi had already leaked out.

Therefore, a lot of manpower was needed, and basically all of them were at Body Tempering Realm Sixth Level or above.

"Now for the grouping."

"First group, Black Yamen External Guards and Shangwu Pavilion Guards, commanded by Black Yamen's Zhao Jintian."

"Second group, Wu Family members and the elite constable squad, commanded by Chief Constable Du Zhanpeng."

"Third group, the garrison's elite, commanded personally by the Town Guard."

Everyone was shocked to hear the last grouping.

Even the Town Guard was personally taking action!?

Who would be left to look after Dongfeng Town?

As the Town Guard, his primary duty was naturally to protect Dongfeng Town.

But clearly, the matter of the Demonic Den was most urgent; if it couldn't be resolved, Dongfeng Town might not be able to be defended either.

Jiang Chen took a look.

Apparently, the task of staying behind to guard Dongfeng Town had fallen to Wang Fusheng, no wonder he looked so solemn.

Even the Shangwu Pavilion had dispatched ten guards.

This mission was certainly not going to be easy.

"I will move between your three groups. If you find the Demonic Den, launch a black flare. If you encounter a life-threatening danger, launch a red flare, and I will go to support you."

"Now, everyone go to the logistics department to collect armor and equipment, and gather at the entrance in fifteen minutes."

Chu Yun gave orders without any hesitation.

The crowd dispersed, and Jiang Chen also prepared to take advantage of the government, planning to get more arrows this time. However, he had barely taken two steps when Chu Yun stopped him.

"You don't need to go; I've prepared it for you."

"Here, and also the reward from the last mission. This ring is also for your use; it's an official ring of the Black Yamen."

Chu Yun handed Jiang Chen a black Storage Ring.

She winked at Jiang Chen, completely losing her serious and stern demeanor from earlier.