83: Lu Xuan’s decision.

Because that Blood Refinement Realm Perfection Yao Beast, a large monstrous fish, if it couldn't win, it could turn around and dive into the unfathomable riverbed.

Could it be that their Mystic Envoy would also have to follow and dive into the mysterious Jinlin River riverbed?

As for why Taiping Town hadn't moved, it was because within a hundred-mile radius,

Jinlin River was the only large river, and it was also an important passage to Baidao Prefecture City.

The Jinlin County government had once proposed that Taiping Town relocate, but it was rejected by most of Taiping Town's residents.

The world was becoming more chaotic, and having finally found a place to settle, even if it meant paying a small price, it was better than wandering around.

The most important thing was that the large monstrous fish Yao Beast seemed to know its limits.

It had been hiding in the depths of the Jinlin River for years, behaving itself, not causing trouble, and only required 20 boys and girls as offerings each year.

Everyone in Taiping Town had tacitly accepted this outcome.

Later, the Blackbird Guard from Fu City also ceased their efforts and let the matter drop, choosing to act as if they had seen nothing.

Now, with the great changes in heaven and earth, the extraordinary and bizarre phenomena were already beginning to revive prematurely.

And there were also other mountain Yao Beasts appearing in large numbers among humans.

Even the Blackbird Guard in Fu City was experiencing a shortage of personnel.

Therefore, the Mystic Envoy chose to turn a blind eye to this Yao Beast in the Jinlin River, in order to maintain the status quo.

However, what Zhao Sheng and the others didn't expect was that there was another layer of reason behind this.

That was, deep within the Jinlin River's bed, there existed a great terror.

Li Chengfeng, the Mystic Envoy they spoke of, was one of the people who knew this secret.

River God of Jinlin River?

Isn't that a legendary folk deity?

Although Lu Xuan's face showed no expression, his mind became active.

Sacrificing living people?

Why do I feel like it's more like an evil god? Could it be a Yao Beast?

Yao Beast!

At this moment, a trace of expression finally appeared on Lu Xuan's face, and he glanced at Zhao Sheng and the others out of the corner of his eye.

Lu Xuan then realized that there was something amiss on the faces of Zhao Sheng and the others.

Logically speaking, as Martial Artists of the Blood Refinement Realm,

They must have heard the conversation between the Town Chief of Taiping Town and the others during the scene that just unfolded, just like him.

"Zhao Sheng, as a member of the Blackbird Guard, have you heard of something like a River God?"

After a while, Lu Xuan put down his teacup and casually brought up the matter of the River God.

Lu Xuan's sudden remark made Zhao Sheng and the other two chuckle awkwardly.

"Hehe."

"Replying to Senior Xuan, I have indeed heard of such a thing as a River God."

"Senior Xuan, are you perhaps referring to the River God of Jinlin River?"

"This matter, we three do indeed know a little about it."

Zhao Sheng knew in his heart that the Senior suddenly bringing up these questions about the River God must be referring to the Yao Beast of Jinlin River.

Although it was somewhat embarrassing to speak of, Zhao Sheng did not dare to refuse Senior Xuan's request and chose to explain everything in detail.

"Alright, Zhao Sheng, no need to say more, I understand."

Zhao Sheng was interrupted by Lu Xuan before he could finish speaking, cutting off his intention to continue.

So it was a Blood Refinement Realm Perfection Yao Beast!

Lu Xuan didn't care about so many details; he only needed to know that the so-called River God of Jinlin River was a Yao Beast.

"By the way, Zhao Sheng, I just heard that this town has to provide 20 boys and girls to that Yao Beast every year."

"If that Yao Beast doesn't see those sacrifices three days later, what will it do?"

Zhao Sheng gave an awkward smile and slowly responded to Lu Xuan.

"Replying to Senior Xuan, this... I don't know either."

None of them had ever lived in Taiping Town, so how would they know what the consequences would be?

"Is that so?"

Lu Xuan murmured softly, then blurted out a sentence without thinking.

It was a remark that made all three of them, Zhao Sheng included, turn pale with fright.

"The three of you, come with me; we'll meet the Town Chief of Taiping Town."

"I'm quite curious to see what will happen three days later if this Jinlin River Yao Beast doesn't see its sacrifices."

"Senior Xuan, no!"

"That Yao Beast is powerful, a Blood Refinement Realm Perfection existence; the three of us are no match for it at all."

"If we anger it, by then..."

Lu Xuan frowned slightly, speaking with some displeasure: "That is not a problem for you to worry about; I naturally have a way to deal with it."

Immediately, a powerful, inexplicable aura surged from Lu Xuan, making Zhao Sheng and the other two feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

"Then, then we will follow Senior Xuan's arrangements."

Seeing that Lu Xuan's mind was made up, Zhao Sheng and the other two had no choice but to brace themselves and obey his arrangements.

Of course, Zhao Sheng and the other two still held a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

If Lu Xuan could eliminate that Yao Beast, Zhao Sheng and the others would be overjoyed!

Zhao Sheng and the others were only worried that if they failed, it would inevitably anger the Yao Beast of Jinlin River.

At that time, if they were fine, the common people of Taiping Town would not be so lucky.

They would suffer and endure the wrath of the Yao Beast of Jinlin River.

The residence of the Town Chief of Taiping Town!

At this moment, there were twenty boys and girls in the hall, all children chosen by lot, to be used as sacrifices for the River God.

"Instruct them to prepare a more lavish meal for the next few days; consider it compensation from Taiping Town to them."

The Town Chief of Taiping Town seemed somewhat pained, turning his back so as not to look at the crying and wailing children.

"The few of you are responsible for keeping an eye on these children; remember, this concerns a major sacrificial event, and no mistakes can be tolerated."

Swish!

At this moment, several faint sounds of objects falling to the ground echoed.

In the hall, four figures suddenly appeared, startling everyone.

These four were Lu Xuan, Zhao Sheng, and the other two.

Even the crying and wailing children stopped their tears, looking curiously at the four figures.

The Town Chief of Taiping Town immediately assumed a defensive posture, looking warily at Lu Xuan and the other three.

"Who are you!"

"You are the Town Chief of Taiping Town, right!"

"I am Zhao Sheng, from the Blackbird Guard in Baidao Prefecture City; for the next few days, Taiping Town will be under my control."

Lu Xuan spoke without changing his expression.

However, Zhao Sheng, who stood beside Lu Xuan, staggered slightly, seemingly affected by Lu Xuan's words.

"Blackbird Guard?"

"It's you!"

"Are you here for the River God of Jinlin River?"

Hearing Lu Xuan's words, the Town Chief of Taiping Town immediately recalled the powerful individuals from Baidao Prefecture City who had come years ago.

"But, didn't you fail back then?"

The Town Chief of Taiping Town's expression turned grim; the appearance of the Blackbird Guard reminded him of the consequences of angering the River God of Jinlin River back then.

The River God of Jinlin River had captured hundreds of people from the entire town overnight.