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Chapter 143: Tracking the Demon's Trail
Chapter 143: Tracking the Demon's Trail
The next morning, Chunyangzi was about to pay a visit to bid farewell when he stepped out of the courtyard and noticed that all the captains in the Demon-Suppressing General Manor were in a state of haste.
Curious, he wandered around for a while before finally spotting Xiao Qianwei, only to realize that she was the source of this solemn atmosphere.
Orders were swiftly issued, and the captains and deputy generals immediately turned to leave the manor.
"Every two hundred li, station two skilled messengers to relay messages day and night."
"Inform General You that, without affecting the overall situation, he should try to stay as close to Stream Platform Mountain as possible."
"If there are any unexpected situations, I will notify the demon hunters with a bell."
Chunyangzi was a bit bewildered and took a few steps forward, asking in confusion, "Lord Xiao, has something happened in Tingyang Prefecture? Does this poor Daoist need to lend a hand?"
According to custom, when the Demon-Slaying Bureau takes action, members of the jianghu should proactively keep their distance. But just a few days ago, they had faced a terrifying demon together, so it wouldn't be out of place for him to ask another question.
Xiao Qianwei waved her hand, dismissing the others before turning around and saying, "It's not about Tingyang Prefecture. Lord Shen has sensed the aura of a Mountain Lord and plans to attempt to slay it before leaving."
Upon hearing this, Chunyangzi was taken aback, recalling the words he had just overheard: "Is it that fully condensed core stage tiger from Stream Platform Mountain?"
Last night, Jingqing Daoist had secretly mentioned that Qingzhou was about to descend into chaos, and Lord Shen was the commander's trump card. He hadn't quite believed it, but now it seemed there was some truth to it.
They had just returned from Peacock Valley, and now Lord Shen was taking the initiative to confront another powerful demon.
The Demon-Slaying Bureau had always focused on maintaining stability and ensuring that demons didn't invade the Twelve Prefectures. As long as the demons retreated peacefully, they usually wouldn't risk venturing into unfamiliar wilderness to pursue them.
"Lord Shen is trying to make an example of this demon to intimidate the others," Crimson Yangzi sighed. They were also responsible for delivering the martial arts manual back to the temple. If there were any issues within Tingyang Prefecture, they would naturally offer their help without hesitation. But outside the prefecture, they didn't have the same extensive experience as the demon hunters.
Make an example... Xiao Qianwei suddenly realized that even the notorious Mountain Lord was seen as a mere "chicken" to be used for intimidation in the eyes of these jianghu experts.
She had promised to invite the Demon-Suppressing Commander to assist.
But in practice, even with her personal connections, getting General You to spare some attention for this matter and stay as close as possible, so that he could be notified and arrive as quickly as possible in case of any unexpected situations, was already the best she could do.
After all, an action like this to ambush a Demon Lord required extreme caution, as any misstep could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Tingyang Prefecture.
The Demon-Suppressing Commander, who cultivated the Yin God, was most vulnerable when away from Qingzhou, making this the best opportunity to eliminate him.
Therefore, she and Shen Yi had to handle this matter themselves and be prepared to face the consequences. If they encountered unforeseen dangers, whether they could hold out until General You arrived would be up to fate.
"I have other matters to attend to. You two elders may do as you please."
Xiao Qianwei politely nodded and then strode out of the manor.
Shen Yi stood beside two demonic horses and turned at the sound of footsteps. "You're going too?"
Xiao Qianwei mounted her horse and replied, "I may not be of much help, but with the experience I've gained over the years in tracking and hunting demons, I can at least save you a lot of time. With your powerful breath-suppressing abilities, you can hide in the shadows, catch the demon off guard, slay it, and then make a swift retreat."
At this point, she seemed to recall something from earlier when they were "escorting" her to Blackwater Pond, and she smiled, "You were quite skilled at it back then, so just do it like that."
With Shen Yi's strength, killing the Mountain Lord was not an issue; the issue was how and how long it would take.
Once entangled in that quagmire, extricating oneself would be difficult.
Shen Yi also mounted the demonic horse and calmly said, "I'll do my best to protect your life."
When it came to demon-hunting matters, the other party's suggestions were undoubtedly valuable experiences summarized from many lives.
"Then I'll thank Lord Shen in advance." Xiao Qianwei tightened the reins, and the handsome demonic horse stomped its front hooves, accompanied by the crisp sound of its hooves, and quickly galloped out of Tingyang City.
...
Outside Tingyang Prefecture.
About three hundred li away from Xitai Mountain, at a low hill.
The two tied their demonic horses to a tree, and the two originally handsome and proud half-demons were now cautiously examining their surroundings, nervously pawing the ground with their front hooves.
Xiao Qianwei took out the Silver Bell and conveyed information.
The demon hunter she had invited in advance soon replied.
"It's all ready." Xiao Qianwei glanced sideways and asked in detail, "With your full strength, how far can you raid in an instant, to the point where the demons can't react?"
Shen Yi pondered for a moment, slightly conservative, "Three hundred zhang."
He didn't quite understand what an "instant" was, but within this distance, even a fully condensed Core Stage demon couldn't avoid his Yi Saber.
Xiao Qianwei's movement of putting the Silver Bell away slightly paused, and it was only after a moment that she confirmed she hadn't misheard.
Is the explosive power of a Body Tempering warrior so strong?
She calmed her mind and didn't question it, even though this distance was related to her life.
Since they had come out, she naturally had to trust her colleague unconditionally.
"Then three hundred zhang, it's also good that it's not too close to me, so as not to expose our tracks."
Xiao Qianwei checked the demon-hunting artifact she was carrying once more, then took a step towards Xitai Mountain.
The vast and boundless mountain range, with its unseen boundaries, was the territory of the Mighty Tiger Mountain Lord. Over the years, it had remained the lord of this place.
Occasionally, a few demon hunters would dare to trespass here, but they couldn't even sense its aura and would lose their lives in vain.
Now, as they stepped into this place, Xiao Qianwei wasn't flustered at all, even though the youth's aura had completely disappeared from her perception. But she knew he was right behind her, and every time she thought of the youth's decisive and efficient demon-slaying, her mind would become even more calm.
The tree shadows were dense, and the mountain forest was dark.
A stench mixed with the smell of rotting leaves filled the air, creating a chaotic atmosphere.
She constantly activated the magical artifact in her hand, discerning the traces of the Mountain Lord from it, and carefully scanned her surroundings, memorizing every detail.
As time slowly passed, they ventured deeper into Xitai Mountain.
As the arc of the setting sun gradually blurred, a thin layer of gray mist appeared in the sky.
Finally, a smile appeared on Xiao Qianwei's face. She transmitted her voice through the Silver Bell, "It just appeared here. According to the artifact's guidance, it's about seventy li away in the southeast direction, in the hinterland of the mountain behind us... Be extra careful."
In the end, she unconsciously added another irrelevant sentence.
Her task was done, and following him now would only create more chaos. There was no need for another helper who might expose the assassin hiding silently in the deep mountains.
Leaving Xitai Mountain and waiting for Shen Yi's news was what she should do next.
There was still no movement around, only the messages from the Silver Bell announcing the youth's departure.
"You've worked hard."
(End of Chapter)
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