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Chapter 243: Patrol of Li Prefecture
Chapter 243: Patrol of Li Prefecture
Among the nine provinces, Li Prefecture is the most prosperous.
With its thirty-six counties, all are peaceful and stable.
At the eastern edge, there stands an inconspicuous small mountain, but the ordinary town at its base is no less bustling than the city of Li Prefecture.
Visitors all exude a powerful aura.
There are those selling precious medicines, and others carrying the corpses of demons, making it a clear haven for martial cultivators.
The Li Prefecture Armament Sect.
While not the most powerful in terms of strength, it is renowned for its opulence throughout Great Tian.
By supplying magical artifacts to the Martial Temple and enjoying the protection of the imperial court, almost no one dares to provoke them.
But at this moment.
At the peak of the small mountain, on the edge of a deliberately excavated hollow, stands a small thatched hut.
Outside the hut, an old man and a middle-aged man are playing chess.
"The Sect Master's mind seems to be elsewhere," the middle-aged man, with a pale face and phoenix-like eyes, remarked. Though he wore a light azure robe, giving an ethereal appearance, there was an inexplicable air of malevolence about him.
"The upgrade of the magical artifact is a matter of concern, I apologize for my lack of focus, Zhenren Hu," Lin Jingyi said with a somewhat forced smile.
"Oh?"
Zhenren Hu glanced at the misty hollow and said with a hint of amusement, "The magical artifact is here, yet the Sect Master's mind is in the north..."
He drew out his words, "That seems to be the direction of the Imperial City of Great Tian."
Hearing this, Lin Jingyi's fingertips trembled, and the chess piece in his hand fell onto the board with a clatter, spinning a few times.
He quickly adjusted his expression, "Zhenren, you jest."
Zhenren Hu smiled indifferently, "Enough, I'm a bit tired today. Sect Master, you should rest as well."
"Then I will take my leave."
Lin Jingyi stood up and started down the mountain path, his expression growing increasingly grim.
This old fox, it's clear he's using the Armament Sect's name.
Why am I the one feeling guilty?
He merely wanted to invite the other to research how to further enhance the ultimate-grade magical artifact, hoping to forge a true magical treasure.
But this fox dared to meddle in the affairs of Great Tian, which goes against the rules of Green Hill.
What did the letter sent to Qingzhou say?
Lin Jingyi didn't dare to ask, only hoping that the messenger to the Imperial City would move quickly, lest the Armament Sect be tainted with the stigma of colluding with demons.
This so-called Zhenren Hu, when dressed in a robe and with a human face, is a guest the Martial Temple must receive—none other than a Green Hill Zhenren.
But if he were to remove his robe... he would be a genuine Demon King.
...
After Lin Sect Master left.
Zhenren Hu casually gathered all the chess pieces back into the chess pot. Another figure emerged from the thatched hut.
"Uncle Master, the Armament Sect people are already aware?" The two looked to be of similar age, but the newcomer showed utmost respect.
"Even if they know, what can they do? We of Green Hill do not need to explain ourselves to others."
Zhenren Hu put away the chessboard and took a sip of tea, "I have a good relationship with your master, and this matter involves the dignity of Green Hill. I will make Great Tian give an explanation... Hmph, first a disciple disappears, then a Crimson Eye Offering loses contact. Is Great Tian a dragon's lair or a tiger's den, preying on the people of Green Hill?"
"Reporting to Uncle Master, both my junior brother and the Crimson Eye Offering's disappearances are related to a young man named Shen Yi."
The young fox demon was puzzled, "Why did you send a message to Qingzhou and even gave them a clue about a treasure?"
"Since Shen Yi is a Patrol Commander, we need a reason to draw him here. The entire Qingzhou Demon Suppressing Command is tight-lipped, clearly valuing him greatly, seeing him as a lifeline. If something happens, they will surely seek him out in the Imperial City."
Hu Zhenren's smile grew even broader. "Of course, and also to help an old friend of mine."
Old friend? The young fox demon was puzzled and looked around.
Unable to find a figure, he heard a voice first.
"Thank you." A faint and ethereal voice came from a distance.
"No need for politeness. You at Xuan Guang Dong are fighting for your lives at the forefront against Qian Yao Ku, yet the Great Tian Dynasty is trying to preserve its strength. Even an outsider like me from Qing Qiu can't bear to see this."
Hu Zhenren slightly cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
According to their investigation, Qingzhou was originally facing a great disaster, but suddenly, the storm had passed, and everything became strangely calm.
The old wolf at the other end disappeared without a trace.
Even with Qing Qiu's connections, they couldn't find out anything from the demon world.
This meant that Xiu Yue definitely didn't die in Qingzhou. If it intended to attack the state capital, other demons would surely know about it.
If it died outside... then it meant that Qingzhou must have at least one Primordial Sage.
That letter with its gaping loopholes was sent to test them.
No sane person would believe it.
Only a true Primordial Sage would come here resolutely.
At this moment, a dragon's roar filled with anger echoed from the horizon, and despite the unknown distance, its authority remained undiminished.
Hu Zhenren's face changed slightly.
He stood up instantly.
"My old friend, there's no need to rush. This is Xuan Guang Dong's matter, I'll go and take a look."
The voice came again.
Hu Zhenren hesitated. Even though he had coveted the Silver Moon Cold Pool for a long time, he couldn't directly reject the other party's offer at this moment. He could only nod slightly and say, "Then I'll have to trouble you, brother."
A dragon comparable to a Primordial Sage in the Extreme Realm was not easy to deal with.
The dragon had been guarding the treasure in the cold abyss, and only Hu Zhenren had been in contact with it for many years.
Now that its location was exposed, even a fool would know who had sold out its information.
It was better to let others go and investigate first.
With this in mind, Hu Zhenren slowly walked to the edge of the hollow, gazing at the center of the thick white smoke.
With the treasure formed, he could collect the Cold Pool and swallow the White Dragon... Tsk, this heavenly blessing was meant for him to enjoy.
Hu Zhenren hummed a little tune and stood there for five days and nights.
However, he didn't wait for his old friend's news; instead, he first waited for three clouds in the sky.
Among them, the most crimson one attracted everyone's attention.
"Hmm?"
Hu Zhenren raised his eyes.
Immediately, a majestic voice enveloped the entire small mountain and the bustling town below.
"The Demon Suppressing Commandery Inspector has arrived in person! Disciples of the Armament Sect, follow me to welcome him!"
Above the white clouds, Lin Qingyang bowed.
He used to be the Heavenly Pride of the Armament Sect, and with just one word, all the disciples on the mountain would acknowledge him.
"Huff..."
Lin Jingyi quickly walked out. He was indeed his own son.
As soon as he came out, he knew to distance himself from that fox.
This Commandery Inspector was invited by the Armament Sect; he didn't come to inspect on his own.
At the same time, it could also intimidate that fox.
All the disciples on the mountain stopped their work and bowed towards the crimson cloud in the sky.
"..."
Beside the hollow, Hu Zhenren stood with his hands behind his back, a strange smile on his lips.
The younger generation nowadays had low abilities but high pretensions.
They didn't seem to worry about damaging their bodies.
The other party had arrived earlier than he had imagined, but it wasn't a big problem.
(End of Chapter)
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