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Chapter 129: Storm Clouds Gather, Crisis Looms!
Chapter 129: Storm Clouds Gather, Crisis Looms!
Clop! Clop!
Under the moonlit night.
A demon horse imbued with the bloodline of a dragon galloped along the official road.
Xu Qingling held the reins with one hand and gripped a halberd with the other, her gaze fixed intently on the distance.
She never expected Gao Wenyu to be so bold!
As a human, and moreover, the governor of a state, he dared to associate with demons and assist the Cangyuan Dragon Lord in his dragon transformation. Even as a descendant of the Quanyang Gao Clan, such an absurd act would likely not be condoned by the Great Jin Dynasty!
The current Great Jin still belonged to the Wang Clan, not the Gao Clan!
This blatant challenge to human ethics and the authority of the Great Jin court was not something even the Gao Clan could protect him from!
However, Gao Wenyu had become a state governor, and he was certainly not a fool.
But what could have driven him to aid the Cangyuan Dragon Lord's transformation?
Although the Demon Clan was powerful, what promises could they make to convince Gao Wenyu to betray the Great Jin and humanity?
Xu Qingling pondered various possibilities in her mind.
Whoosh!
Just then, an arrow suddenly shot out from the forest beside her, piercing the air with a loud boom.
This arrow was not something an ordinary person could shoot!
Xu Qingling reacted swiftly, brandishing her halberd to deflect the arrow.
But almost simultaneously, a dark figure silently appeared beneath her demon horse.
Bang!
The figure was tall and reached out to grab the horse's neck, then forcefully pushed it down.
Roar!
The demon horse let out a piercing scream and was slammed harshly onto the ground.
At that moment, Xu Qingling's halberd sliced through the air, reaching the figure's neck.
Swish!
Another dark figure suddenly appeared behind Xu Qingling.
In an instant, a sense of mortal danger erupted in her heart.
Xu Qingling took a quick step, using her light body technique to instantly move away from her original position and land in an open area.
Apart from the hidden archer, two formidable grandmasters had already appeared before her.
These people were undoubtedly sent by the High State Governor to intercept her!
Her guess was correct!
"Gao Wenyu has gone mad, and you're following his insanity?" Xu Qingling exclaimed with a chilling tone.
But her words had no effect.
The two grandmasters from the Governor's Mansion didn't hesitate and immediately launched another attack after their failed ambush.
One possessed immense strength, while the other was incredibly fast, both far beyond ordinary grandmasters.
With each clash, their essence energy scattered like dense silver needles, piercing the ground.
Xu Qingling, still recovering from her previous injuries, faced these two formidable opponents while also having to remain vigilant against the hidden archer.
For a moment, she found herself at a disadvantage.
A moment later, Xu Qingling shouted, and her essence energy condensed onto her halberd.
The halberd instantly turned crimson, emitting a formidable killing intent.
Seizing the opportunity, she took a step forward and thrust with all her might.
Sizzle!
The halberd pierced the body of one of the figures.
In an instant, crimson blood flowed down the halberd.
But Xu Qingling remained vigilant, withdrawing her halberd and turning to strike at the other ambusher.
However, as she turned, the figure she saw was not the one who had attacked her.
Instead, it was another figure, one she was all too familiar with.
Xu Qingling's eyes lit up with joy, and her mind relaxed involuntarily.
Sizzle!
The long sword pierced her abdomen, and essence energy surged!
Xu Qingling's face froze, filled with bewilderment and anger. She opened her mouth as if to say something.
But as the sword was withdrawn from her body, the light in her eyes gradually dimmed, and she couldn't utter the words she intended.
Bang!
Xu Qingling's body fell to the ground, kicking up dust.
"Sir!"
The figure who had not been killed approached and spoke respectfully.
"Let's go to Yong'an Prefecture!"
The response was a calm and indifferent voice.
The next day.
As the first rays of light appeared on the horizon.
Inside the Geng Word Camp, all the demon-slaying patrolmen had begun their daily training.
Having chosen the path of demon-slaying, they knew that only by continuously strengthening themselves could they ensure their survival.
At that moment, Qin Zheng sat in the grand general's tent, eyes closed, silent.
By midnight, he had completely processed the myriad emotions within him.
Regardless of the extent of his promotion and the boost to his combat power, the initial excitement, joy, and other emotions had been thoroughly digested, leaving only the most primal instincts.
Inside the tent, he conserved his energy, awaiting the arrival of the next batch of short-lived ghosts.
"Sir Qin!"
At that moment, the tent flap opened, and Pei Qing's figure hurried in.
"Another monster attack?"
Qin Zheng opened his eyes, and a glint of light flashed within.
Pei Qing shook his head, indicating that there was no monster attack. He then continued, "All the affairs of the Qin Yang Prefecture have been handled."
"It's the corpse of Gao Wuyun."
After all, he was a descendant of the Quanyang Gao Clan, and although Qin Zheng had killed him, the disposal of his corpse was also a bit troublesome.
At the very least, it made the people of the Geng Word Camp feel very thorny.
Qin Zheng thought for a moment, and then he understood. The people of the Geng Word Camp were all ordinary people, and they couldn't ignore Gao Wuyun's identity like he could.
So he opened his mouth and said, "First, bring his corpse back to the Geng Word Camp. Also..."
Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes and continued, "Find me a dog that has eaten human flesh."
Whether it was Gao Wusheng or the current Gao Wuyun, they were both high and mighty, treating ordinary people as fish and meat, providing food for the Demon Clan.
Back then, his cultivation realm was a bit weaker, so Gao Wusheng died too quickly, and even his corpse couldn't be preserved.
But now, his strength was already sufficient. Although Gao Wuyun was dead, his corpse remained.
So, he released a dog that ate people, letting it consume the Gao Clan's bloodline, and see what was different from ordinary people!
Upon hearing this, Pei Qing was startled, and immediately understood Qin Zheng's intention.
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but for some reason, he fell silent again.
"Yes!"
He nodded in agreement, his voice firm without a hint of hesitation.
After he left, Qin Zheng chuckled lightly and then closed his eyes again, conserving his energy.
Time passed, and half a day went by in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, the sun had already started to slowly descend towards the west from its highest point.
Inside the tent, Qin Zheng opened his eyes, revealing a hint of gravity.
According to the time, if Xu Qingling was to return, she should have arrived at the Geng Word Camp by now.
Even if she didn't come back, there should be someone else to deliver a message, coming from Linyuan City to report the Commander-in-Chief's arrangements to Qin Zheng.
Could something have happened to Xu Qingling?
This shouldn't be! Xu Qingling was the Commander-in-Chief's personal disciple and a Great Grandmaster realm cultivator.
If she wanted to leave, unless she encountered Qin Zheng or the Commander-in-Chief, no one could keep her here.
So Qin Zheng was at ease letting her leave to report the Governor's plans to the Commander-in-Chief in Linyuan City.
Perhaps Xu Qingling was delayed in Linyuan City, or maybe they sent someone else with slightly weaker martial arts skills, which would make the ride on horseback slower.
Qin Zheng thought this in his heart, and then closed his eyes again.
Time passed again, and when the clouds in the sky were burned into a fiery red, Qin Zheng suddenly opened his eyes.
She still hasn't returned!
Xu Qingling, the Commander-in-Chief's disciple, might have encountered trouble.
Qin Zheng immediately stood up and took a step forward, instantly leaving the tent.
Coincidentally, a group of soldiers were carrying Gao Wuyun's corpse back, and Pei Qing was about to report the situation to Qin Zheng.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Qin Zheng's slightly serious expression.
Pei Qing's heart also sank, and he immediately asked aloud.
Qin Zheng's face was cold and stern as he spoke, "Send people along the road to Yongyuan County's Linyuan City to search for Xu Qingling's traces!"
"Also, let the ten Deputy Commanders outside, and the numerous Patrol Commanders, report to me if they encounter any Great Grandmaster who seems a bit off entering Yong'an Prefecture!"
Pei Qing wasn't stupid. Hearing Qin Zheng's arrangement, he instantly understood something.
"Yes!"
He responded again and then turned to carry out the order.
One by one, warhorses charged out of the Geng Word Camp, and birds flew out from the camp.
However, Qin Zheng's expression didn't show any relaxation.
He hoped that Gao Wuyun wasn't truly insane, otherwise...
Thinking of this, a chill of cold intent flashed through Qin Zheng's eyes.
"Sir Qin, we've prepared the corpse and the dog as you instructed. What should we do next?"
A Patrol Commander stepped forward to ask Qin Zheng.
"Release the dog and let it eat."
Qin Zheng's mind turned, and his gaze fell on Gao Wuyun's headless corpse in the distance. He calmly spoke.
After he said this, the Patrol Commander made a gesture, and the dog was immediately released.
Woof! Woof! Growl~
The rich bloody smell made the dog's saliva flow, and when it was released, it instantly rushed out like a black shadow.
Its bloodthirsty maw opened wide, about to tear into Gao Wuyun's corpse.
Whoosh!
At this moment, an arrow flashed from a distance.
Then, along the air, it instantly pierced through a hundred meters of distance. Just as the dog was about to bite down, it suddenly pierced through its body!
Under the huge inertia, the dog's corpse was even thrown more than ten meters away before it was fiercely impaled into the ground.
This sudden change caused the faces of the people in the Geng Word Camp to change instantly.
Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed, but he didn't show any expression. He turned his head and looked towards the direction from which the arrow had come.
Clatter! Clatter!
Clatter! Clatter!
Clatter! Clatter!
After a few breaths, the sound of galloping horses and human voices shouting could be heard.
A familiar figure also appeared in Qin Zheng's eyes.
"Brother Qin!"
Accompanying this was a passionate shout!
(End of Chapter)
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