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Chapter 110: The Deng Family of Yong'an City
Chapter 110: The Deng Family of Yong'an City
In Tingyang Prefecture, within Yong'an City, the slightly mottled walls were adorned with patches of verdant greenery. While it lacked the grandeur of Qingzhou City, the bustling crowds added a lively atmosphere.
Amidst the diverse throngs, a carriage blended in, slowly entering the city and coming to a stop before the most bustling courtyard in town.
The Deng Family had been entrenched in Yong'an City for hundreds of years, and no one had ever dared to challenge their authority.
Within this courtyard resided the city's sole Core Formation powerhouse, protecting the entire city from demon invasions, a position of utmost reverence.
At this moment, the Young Master of the Deng Family was unusually waiting at the entrance, his face devoid of any impatience.
The reason for this was the graceful young lady standing beside him.
"Miss Lin Rou, I've arranged for your uncle to stay at the Morning Sun Courtyard, and prepared a welcome banquet. Is there anything else I should prepare in advance?" Deng Mingxu asked with a smile, his demeanor graceful.
Upon hearing this, Lin Rou blushed slightly and spoke with gentle hesitation, "Young Master Deng, there's no need to go through so much trouble. It's fine if Uncle and I stay in the same courtyard."
As he noticed the pink hue on her fair cheeks, Deng Mingxu's heart skipped a beat. Listening to her words, he nodded in understanding.
She had mentioned her uncle, which was likely a way to express her concern for Miss Lin Rou. The middle-aged man must be the guardian sent by her family.
Soon, the approaching carriage came to a halt, and a broad-shouldered figure stepped down first.
Deng Mingxu observed the honest face of the middle-aged man and then glanced at the coarse linen robe he wore, further confirming his suspicions.
However, he didn't expose them but greeted them warmly, "Youngster Deng Mingxu, I've met Uncle."
Jiang Chengyun casually clasped his fists, "I don't recall meeting you before."
"You're joking, Uncle." Deng Mingxu's smile stiffened, and as he heard noises from within the carriage, he quickly turned around, "It seems there's another uncle here."
Before he could finish, a dignified youth in an ink-colored robe stepped down from the carriage and nodded politely at him.
"This... this person is also your uncle?" Deng Mingxu asked, his mouth hanging open in surprise as he stared at the youth's handsome face. He turned back to Lin Rou in astonishment, "You... you'll also be staying in the same courtyard?"
Lin Rou was clearly caught off guard as well.
Fortunately, Jiang Chengyun had already strode towards the main gate, "This is my family's... a junior of mine. Prepare some hot water; the journey was quite bumpy."
Hearing the middle-aged man accidentally slip up, Deng Mingxu realized the situation and politely led them into the Deng Family residence.
He personally escorted them to their accommodations and instructed two servants to prepare hot water. Only then did he say, "Tonight, I've prepared some wine and refreshments. I hope Uncle will grace us with his presence."
As Jiang Chengyun nodded, Deng Mingxu's heart filled with joy beyond measure.
The Deng Family was indeed a prominent clan in Yong'an City, but their influence relied on their Ancestor, who had once obtained a fortuitous encounter and luckily broke through to the Core Formation Realm.
Now, with the Ancestor's advanced age, the Deng Family's decline seemed inevitable, though it wouldn't be too dire. However, maintaining their current status as an otherworldly power was nearly impossible.
Unexpectedly, he had encountered a young lady from the prestigious clan of Yushan Prefecture.
Even though Miss Lin Rou tried to conceal it, Deng Mingxu instantly recognized the air of nobility she carried. After exerting various efforts, he finally managed to strike up a conversation.
The young lady was clearly inexperienced in worldly matters and reserved in her thoughts. Just as he had begun to show some interest, Miss Lin Rou became flustered and invited her future brother-in-law, undoubtedly to assess him.
Recalling the youth's impressive figure, Deng Mingxu felt inferior. Amidst his nervousness, he carefully recalled his earlier blunder and wished he could slap himself.
"Please enjoy your reunion, I'll take my leave."
He cupped his hands in a slight bow, preparing to change into a different set of clothes. He couldn't afford to be outdone by his senior cousin.
As Deng Mingxu left the courtyard, Lin Rou discreetly rolled her eyes and entered the room, taking a seat.
Upon seeing Jiang Chengyun and an unfamiliar young man enter, she casually closed the door and leaned back in her chair, crossing her legs nonchalantly, "Jiang Lao Da, you owe me a favor. Remember to repay it next time."
"How about repaying it right now?"
Jiang Chengyun took out a Mid-stage Jade Liquid demon's essence and casually tossed it over. Lin Rou, with a mischievous smile, caught it and placed it into a small copper bell.
After speaking, he turned to Shen Yi, "In the future, if you need to ask others for help and feel that returning the favor is too much trouble, you can use this as a token of gratitude."
"A newcomer?"
Hearing this, Lin Rou curiously glanced over.
Even for such basic matters, why come all the way to Yong'an City?
"Mhm."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, not wanting to miss any learning opportunity, "What's next?"
"What else can we do? It wasn't easy to hook this foolish young master of the Deng family. We'll use his ancestor as bait to lure the demon." Lin Rou stretched lazily.
Jiang Chengyun twisted his wrist and found a chair to sit, "If it's a hunt like the last time, we wouldn't let a Condensation Core Realm demon slip away. Otherwise, there'd be no need to choose Yong'an City. To ensure the news doesn't leak and prevent this Condensation Core Realm demon from escaping, I invited her here first to pave the way."
"The demon's target is him. For his own survival, he can also become my ally."
Shen Yi listened silently, committing these experiences to memory.
Indeed, once outside, the methods of court officials were indeed decisive.
If the Deng family's ancestor had been informed in advance and prepared, the chances of casualties would have been greatly reduced. However, inevitably, the entire matter would have led to many changes.
To ensure the achievement of their mission, even if this ancestor died, it had to be within Yong'an City.
This was probably the difference between demon hunters and the Demon Suppressing Bureau.
"How many demon hunters have come to the city?" Jiang Chengyun glanced to the side.
"Around thirty, most of them hoping to take advantage of any opportunities." Lin Rou propped her chin, extending her other hand with her fingertips, "There's one who, by coincidence, saved the young master's life and became sworn brothers. There's also one who delivers vegetables to the rear kitchen of a prominent family, and another who disguised herself as a courtesan, targeting Deng Mingxu, but I intercepted her, hehe."
"In front of such a young master, how can a cross-dresser compare to the charm of a pure-hearted young lady from a noble family?"
In just a few words, almost all the notable powers in Yong'an City were hooked by the demon hunters.
Among them, the most tempting was the Deng family.
But to dare to target this juicy prey, one would need at least a Condensation Core Realm cultivation.
Jiang Chengyun quickly guessed, "Xiao Qiangwei?"
"After returning to Qingzhou City, if she troubles me, Jiang Lao Da, you have to stand up for me." Lin Rou blinked pitifully, then quickly moved on from the topic, turning to the young man beside her.
She took out the essence she had just obtained and twirled it around her index finger.
"Little brother, after this is over, are you interested in accompanying your sister to kill a demon?"
"Let's talk about it later."
Shen Yi adjusted his aura, neither confirming nor denying as he withdrew his gaze.
Compared to a Mid-stage Jade Liquid demon, he was now more interested in the several tiger demons that were about to arrive in Yong'an City.
"Oh, you're quite aloof." Lin Rou was a bit surprised.
"I advise you not to provoke him." Jiang Chengyun closed his eyes to rest. The demon he intended to slay was not something Shen Yi could handle. As for this young girl's demon, if he really went with her, it might not remain hers.
(End of Chapter)
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