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Chapter 189: The Dragon's End
Chapter 189: The Dragon's End
In the county town, the streets were filled with a thick, bloody stench.
The old flood dragon's body was so enormous and its scales so hard that even a direct strike from a fully condensed pill cultivator like Liu Yuquan would barely leave a mark. Even with the might of his weapon, he couldn't manage to pry off a single scale.
Their only option was to rely on Old General Chen to cut the massive corpse into chunks the size of horse carriages, which could then be transported to the provincial city.
The terrifying noises emanating from the Yangchun River, coupled with the sharp dragon roars, had already struck fear into the hearts of the townspeople, who whispered amongst themselves, convinced that the lords of the Demon Suppression Bureau had angered the river dragon. They feared that all of Linjiang County would be devoured in its wrath!
But the disturbance didn't last long.
Within just half a day, huge chunks of flesh were being carted away before their very eyes, heading out of the city.
It wasn't until the dragon's head, as large as a small mountain, was hoisted high into the air, casting a shadow over the entire street, that the true extent of the creature's demise became apparent. The dragon's ferocious visage, with its bared fangs and graying eyes that still held a hint of fear, sent shivers down the spines of all who beheld it.
Despite their trepidation, the townspeople couldn't resist peeking through the cracks in their doors, their curiosity overcoming their fear.
Then, a voice rang out from somewhere in the crowd.
"The dragon king of Yangchun River has committed heinous atrocities, enraging the heavens themselves. The river god cast aside his luxurious dark robe, donning armor and wielding the edict of the heavenly court as he rode the waves to deliver justice. Even the thunder and rain gods aided him from the clouds, summoning winds and storms to vanquish this evil beast!"
The lieutenant from Yushan County scoffed at such nonsense.
Reining in his horse, he stared blankly at the dead flood dragon, wondering when Old Man Chen had acquired such formidable powers. "Could it be that General Chen's cultivation has progressed even further?" he mused to himself.
In the carriage behind him, a girl clad in dark armor quietly lifted the curtain, her gaze fixed on the dragon's head as well.
If the old man's cultivation had truly progressed, he wouldn't have sent a message to Yushan County at the first sign of trouble.
Jing Qiulan stepped down from her carriage, causing the numerous Demon Suppression Bureau officers to halt in their tracks. Liu Yuquan, who had been overseeing the transport of the dragon's head, quickly approached her with a guilty expression. "Lady Jing, if we had known, we wouldn't have troubled you."
"Known?" Jing Qiulan turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on the cracked wound on the dragon's forehead.
That wound could have been inflicted by the mixed iron halberd.
But the cultivations didn't match up.
With General Chen's strength, how could he possibly breach the toughest part of a fully condensed pill demon?
Yet, neither Yu Shi nor Jiang Yuanhua would have borrowed each other's weapons.
Jing Qiulan retracted her gaze. "Where is he?"
"General Chen is still resting," Liu Yuquan replied helplessly. The one who had slain the dragon hadn't even broken a sweat, while the old man who had cut up the corpse was left breathless and exhausted.
Jing Qiulan shook her head and said softly, "I'm asking about Shen Yi."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuquan was taken aback for a moment. He had personally delivered the urgent message, which only mentioned the dire situation and made no mention of General Shen's presence. "How did you know...?"
"It's just a guess."
Jing Qiulan couldn't think of anyone else in Qingzhou who possessed such strength, but attributing such mysterious occurrences to Shen Yi seemed like a safe bet.
After all, ever since his arrival in Qingzhou from Boyun County, strange happenings had become more frequent.
"... "
Liu Yuquan suddenly realized something. Lady Jing usually maintained a detached demeanor, treating everyone with polite respect.
But just now, she had addressed General Shen by his name without any formalities. Had their relationship become so close after just one trip to the capital together?
"General Shen is still searching for any remaining offspring of the dragon after slaying it."
General Shen isn't just guarding a single county.
He's clearly expanding the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty."
"Thank you, I understand," Jiang Qiuluan said, nodding slightly and taking a step toward the riverbank outside the county town.
...
The vast river flowed relentlessly, quickly washing away the layer of dark red that had floated on its surface.
Shen Yi emerged from the water and returned to the village, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Perhaps due to his earlier smooth sailing, he had gotten the illusion that demons and monsters were everywhere. It wasn't until he actually started searching in the water that he realized how difficult it was without the help of spiritual energy tracking. It was like finding a needle in a haystack.
"If I were a demon of the Yangchun River..." Chen Qinkun trailed off as he suddenly noticed the young man's eyes sparkling with interest, looking at him expectantly.
"I'm saying, if... the demons were also smart and realized something was amiss, they would know to flee," The old man wiped his sweat, clueless as to where this enthusiasm was coming from.
With the calm waters and peaceful county, everything seemed to be in perfect order. Yet, Shen Yi wore a slight frown, seemingly unhappy about the tranquility.
"Now, there are only fifteen Demon Lords left under the command of the Howling Moon Demon King." Chen Qinkun's face relaxed as he spoke. With thirteen Demon-Subduing Generals in Qingzhou, along with the three Golden Bell Demon Catchers, the number of strong cultivators had surpassed that of the demons.
"Twelve," Shen Yi sighed.
Chen Qinkun was taken aback for a moment. Could it be that this young General Shen was a little late because he had taken care of three more demons on his way?
It was truly shocking.
However, what was there to sigh about?
If the situation was as he said, it wasn't just a matter of a few less Demon Lords. It meant the tide had turned, and Howling Moon would no longer dare to invade Qingzhou. The remaining powerful demons would surely retreat!
Now, it was just a matter of the standoff between Jiang Qiuluan and the Little Demon King... No, one should also include Shen Yi in the equation!
As long as none of the three parties made a breakthrough, Qingzhou would enjoy unprecedented peace for the next few hundred years.
"I never thought that one day, a person would appear out of thin air, solving the demon infestation in Qingzhou single-handedly, leaving us old folks with nothing to do."
Chen Qinkun stared at the river, his eyes filled with emotion. "Thank you."
He withdrew his gaze and asked, "What do you plan to do now?"
Shen Yi placed his hand on the sheath of his sword, "I plan to ask you to send a message to the other counties to inquire if there are any other demons or monsters causing trouble."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qinkun fell silent for a moment.
It had always been him asking for help from Yushan County, but now, Linjiang County was in a position to lend a helping hand to the other counties. And not just one or two, but eleven counties!
The very thought of it was thrilling.
However...
"I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it."
"I am not a river god."
"That's not what I wanted to ask."
Chen Qinkun rubbed his temples, "I just feel that you've been so busy and your mind is always tense. Won't this cause problems? Have you considered settling down and finding a suitable woman to ease your mind?"
He turned his head, "Is there anyone suitable? I happen to be free these days, so I can help you keep an eye out. What do you think of Qiuluan? She may seem cold and indifferent, and she's not good at showing affection, but she's indeed the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou."
"I think you're asking for a beating," Shen Yi glanced at him and slowly turned around.
A young woman, clad in dark armor, stood silently outside the village, her figure majestic and graceful.
(End of Chapter)
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