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Chapter 189
Chapter 189
Within the county town, the streets and alleys were filled with a strong, pungent scent of blood.
The body of the ancient dragon was so massive and its flesh so tough that even the sharpest blades and axes couldn't leave a scratch. Even Liu Yuquan, the close aide and deputy general who had reached the Perfect Core Formation Realm, tried his hand at it and couldn't even peel off a single scale.
They had no choice but to rely on Old General Chen to cut the dragon into chunks the size of a carriage and transport them to the prefecture city one by one.
The terrifying noises that had previously emanated from the Yangchun River, along with the shrill dragon's roar, had already caused panic among the townspeople, who secretly speculated that the officials of the Demon Suppressing Bureau had angered the river's dragon king, and the entire Linjiang Prefecture was about to be devoured.
But to their surprise, the noises didn't last long.
In just half a day, massive chunks of flesh were transported right before their eyes, making their way out of the city.
Until the dragon's head, as large as a small mountain, was raised high into the sky, casting a shadow over the entire street. The dragon's ferocious face, baring its sharp fangs, only had a hint of fear hidden in its now-dimmed eyes.
Even a glance was enough to make one's heart tremble, but the townspeople couldn't help but peek through the cracks in their doors, growing more afraid the more they saw, and more excited the more afraid they became.
A voice suddenly rang out from somewhere.
The dragon king of the Yangchun River had committed a grave sin, angering the heavens. The river god had changed out of his elegant black robe, donned armor, and held the imperial decree from the Celestial Court as he rode the waves, accompanied by Thunder God and Rain Goddess in the clouds, summoning wind and rain to slay this villain! The close aide and deputy general of Yushan Prefecture didn't believe such nonsense.
He tugged at the reins, staring blankly at the ancient dragon, wondering when Elder Chen had acquired such skills. Unconsciously, he muttered, "Could it be that General Chen's cultivation has advanced further?"
In the carriage behind him, a girl in dark armor quietly lifted the curtain and also gazed at the dragon's head.
If there had been progress, the elder wouldn't have sent messages to Yushan Prefecture every time something happened.
Jiang Qiulan stepped down from the carriage, instantly causing many of the Demon Suppressing Bureau's runners to halt in their tracks. Liu Yuquan, who was in charge of transporting the dragon's head, took a few steps forward and greeted her with a guilty expression, "General Jiang, if I had known, I wouldn't have troubled you."
If she had known?
Jiang Qiulan slightly averted her gaze, her eyes resting on the wound on the dragon's forehead, which was covered in cracks.
This wound seemed to match the Muddled Iron Halberd.
But their cultivation levels were not on par.
With General Chen's strength, how could he possibly break through the most robust part of a Perfect Core Formation Realm demon?
But General You and General Jiangan couldn't borrow each other's weapons.
Thinking of this, Jiang Qiulan withdrew her gaze, "Where are the others?"
"General Chen is still there," Liu Yuquan replied helplessly. The person who killed the dragon hadn't even disrupted his breathing, but the elder who was responsible for cutting open the dragon's body was gasping for breath.
Jiang Qiulan shook her head and spoke softly, "I meant Shen Yi."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuquan was clearly taken aback. The secret message had been sent by him personally, and due to the urgency, it only described the dire situation without mentioning General Shen's presence, "How did you know...?"
"I guessed."
Jiang Qiulan couldn't think of anyone else in Qingzhou who could possess such strength, but attributing all these strange occurrences to Shen Yi should be a safe bet.
After all, ever since the other party arrived in Qingzhou from Baiyun County, these strange occurrences suddenly became more frequent.
"..."
Liu Yuquan suddenly realized something. Although General Jiang had a cold demeanor, she at least maintained a respectful attitude towards everyone.
But just now, she had even omitted his name. Had she and General Shen become so familiar after just one trip to the capital?
"General Shen is still searching for the remaining demons after slaying the dragon."
Speaking up to this point, Liu Yuquan's face revealed a hint of emotion.
The shore belongs to the Great Dryan Dynasty, but the life forms in the Yangchun River have existed for even longer than the dynasty. A large portion of the demons and monsters might have never set foot on land in their entire lives.
General Shen's task is not merely to defend a single prefecture.
It's clear that he's expanding the territory for the Great Dryan Dynasty.
"Thank you, I understand."
Jiang Qiulan nodded slightly and strode towards the riverbank outside the city.
...
The vast river flowed endlessly, quickly washing away the dark red layer floating on its surface.
Shen Yi leaped out of the water and returned to the village.
His eyes held a hint of disappointment.
Perhaps it was because things had gone too smoothly earlier, giving him the illusion that demons and monsters were everywhere. Only when he actually went into the water to search did he realize that without the help of tracking their energy signatures, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
"If I were a demon or monster in the Yangchun River..." Chen Qiankun said, but suddenly stopped when he noticed the youth's eyes flashing with interest.
"I mean, if... demons and monsters also have brains and can sense when something is wrong, they would know to escape," the elder said, wiping his sweat. He had no idea where this youth's enthusiasm came from.
The peaceful river and the stability of the prefecture were clearly good things, but Shen Yi seemed somewhat unhappy.
"Now, the Moonhowling Demon King only has fifteen Demon Lords under his command." Chen Qiankun's face relaxed. There were thirteen Demon Suppressing Commanders and three Golden Bell Demon Hunters in Qingzhou, and the number of powerful cultivators had already surpassed that of the demons and monsters.
"Twelve," Shen Yi sighed.
Chen Qiankun was slightly startled. Could it be that General Shen was late because he had taken care of three Demon Lords on his way here?
It was unbelievable.
But what was there to sigh about?
If the situation were truly as the other party said, it wasn't just a matter of a few less Demon Lords; the situation had completely reversed. The Moonhowling Demon King would no longer dare to invade Qingzhou, and the remaining powerful demons would all retreat!
Now, it was just a matter of the contest between Jiang Qiulan and the Lesser Demon King... No, one should also add Shen Yi to the equation!
As long as none of these three broke through, Qingzhou would welcome a stability it hadn't experienced in hundreds of years.
"I never thought that a person would appear out of thin air and single-handedly resolve the demon disaster in Qingzhou, leaving us old folks with nothing to do."
Chen Qiankun gazed at the river with deep emotion, "Thank you."
He withdrew his gaze, "What do you plan to do next?"
Shen Yi's palm gently rested on the sword scabbard at his waist, "I plan to ask you to send a message to the other prefectures, inquiring if there are any other demon activities."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qiankun fell silent for a while.
It had always been him seeking aid from Yushan Prefecture, but he never expected that Linjiang Prefecture would also have the resources to assist the other prefectures, and that too, all eleven of them.
Just thinking about it made his heart race.
However...
"I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it."
"I'm not the River God."
"I'm not asking about that."
Chen Qiankun rubbed his forehead, "I just feel that you've been so busy, and your mental state seems increasingly tense. Will there be any issues? Have you considered settling down, finding a woman who suits your heart, and perhaps that will bring you some comfort?"
He turned his head, "Do you have anyone in mind? I happen to have some free time, and I can help you look. What about Qiulan? She may seem a bit cold and indifferent, but she's actually the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou."
"I think you're asking for a beating."
Shen Yi glanced at him and slowly turned around.
A girl stood silently outside the village, her dark armor draped over her shoulders, exuding a heroic aura.
(End of Chapter)
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