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Chapter 315: Search for Me
Chapter 315: Search for Me
Even before the second day arrived, Shen Yi stood speechless, observing the group before him.
If he recalled correctly, the plan was to let the young ones explore the outside world.
Aside from the familiar aunt and nephew, the two others hardly resembled youngsters.
Xu Hongde extended his hand and introduced, "This is the Sixth Ancestor of the Xu Clan."
The Sixth Ancestor of the Xu Clan politely nodded.
Although he maintained an air of seniority, his eyes still sparkled with anticipation.
This opportunity was one he had barely snatched from the Elder Lady's hands. With the Clan Patriarch absent, someone had to stay behind to maintain order.
These old folks had experienced the outside world's splendor during their youth.
But they had been confined by their responsibilities, unable to act freely. Now, with a legitimate reason, they naturally didn't want to miss this chance.
Among the three, Xu Wanwen was included because the Fifth Ancestor hadn't given up on his idea and secretly asked her to try harder.
As for A Qing, it was solely because Xu Hongde was not around, and no one could deter her.
When it came to spell arrays, who could outdo this young lady?
Rather than waiting for her to sneak away, it was better to take her along.
"Are we going to Da Qian?" A Qing asked excitedly.
For all cultivators, the Tripartite Alliance was undoubtedly something that existed only in legends.
Although the Xu Clan had once been closely associated with them, after many years, they could only glimpse a fraction of its splendor through books.
"Are you really a Temple Guardian?"
Seeing Shen Yi nod, Xu Wanwen finally dared to ask the question that had been on her mind.
Until their departure, she had thought Shen Yi was fooling them.
"Let's go."
Shen Yi stepped out, and his figure reappeared outside.
However, the forest from before had vanished, and the surrounding mountains had crumbled, devoid of any signs of life, resembling a dead zone as if struck by a calamity.
After waiting for a while to ensure nothing unusual happened, Shen Yi used a goose egg stone to notify A Qing.
The group boarded the flying vessel and disappeared from their original location.
Shen Yi didn't return to Da Qian directly.
Instead, he made a detour to the nearby Octagonal Dining Pavilion, which was closer.
Seeing the crimson tower still standing in the valley, with people of various appearances coming and going, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed that the cultivators from Wutong Mountain were putting in effort. At least, for now, the Thousand Demons Cave hadn't managed to retaliate.
He wondered how long this situation could be maintained.
"Are we going down for a meal?"
A Qing, perched on the edge of the flying vessel, licked her lips.
The meat dumplings she had tasted before were still unforgettable.
Xu Wanwen glanced to the side, where her brother stood with his hands behind his back, looking composed. The Sixth Ancestor even raised his head, not sparing a glance at the dining pavilion.
Surprisingly, neither of them stopped A Qing.
"Next time," Shen Yi said, gazing into the distance. The safety of the Octagonal Dining Pavilion didn't guarantee the well-being of Da Qian, and the Nine Provinces were vast.
At that moment, several auspicious clouds suddenly soared from within the dining pavilion.
"Let's go, let's go! There's excitement ahead!"
A Qing noticed that the direction the others were heading seemed to be on their way, too. She glanced at Shen Yi and called out, "Senior, please wait! Could you tell us what the excitement is about?"
"You still don't know after almost half a month?"
The cultivators exchanged glances, not bothering to lower their voices. "We just heard about it, too. It seems the Tripartite Alliance is about to change hands. If you want to see, go to Li Prefecture!"
Upon hearing this, the people on the flying vessel simultaneously changed their expressions.
They all turned to look at Shen Yi.
"Could you elaborate, fellow Daoist?"
Shen Yi stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing in that direction.
Seeing his extraordinary demeanor, the cultivators patiently continued, "We also just heard about it. It seems that the Green Hill foxes suddenly went to Da Qian, and there was a dispute. They said they wanted to replace Da Qian, and even Wutong Mountain was stirred up. Of course... these are just rumors, and not everything should be believed. But there is some truth to it."
"Thank you."
Shen Yi slightly cupped his hands in greeting, and his flying vessel accelerated, swiftly passing through the sky.
Xu Hongde and the Sixth Ancestor exchanged glances.
They didn't speak, but their eyes held a hint of confusion.
They hadn't even reached Da Qian yet, but the situation seemed to be taking an unexpected turn.
This was what Shen Yi had said—that once they left, he would make the Xu Clan understand who he was.
"Brother Shen, Li Prefecture isn't in this direction."
Seeing the atmosphere was off, A Qing cautiously reminded him.
Even she knew the direction, so how could Brother Shen have gotten lost? Could it be that his mind was truly unsettled?
"We're not going to Li Prefecture first."
Shen Yi stood at the top of the flying vessel, his palms hidden within his sleeves slowly clenching.
In his pitch-black eyes, a red mist slowly rose.
That group of foxes had swaggered into Da Qian, and the Temple of Martial Arts would definitely send people to deal with them.
But there was one place that would be overlooked.
...
In Da Qian, Qingzhou City.
The vast city was no different from usual, and the streets and alleys were still bustling.
However, within the newly renovated office of the Demon Suppressing Office.
Ten figures clad in black armor with a chilling aura slowly made their way towards a quiet courtyard.
"Has the message to the Imperial Capital been delivered? Is there a reply?"
The general of Yang'an Prefecture had a solemn expression as he looked to the side.
Chen Qiankun took a deep breath, "General You didn't mention it, so the situation is probably not good."
"How long has it been since we had peace..."
The general of Yang'an Prefecture sighed repeatedly, thinking that Qingzhou had finally stabilized.
But those two, one went to Li Prefecture and disappeared without a trace, and the other, after his promotion, also couldn't spare any attention for this place.
If those two were here, this fox demon would have to be more restrained.
As if reading his thoughts, Chen Qiankun said in a low voice, "When we go in later, don't mention them."
After all, his age was a factor here. Although the young master's cultivation wasn't up to par, he also knew that there were differences among Primordial Sages.
As the group entered the Commander's Mansion, the various captains guarding outside sighed in unison.
In the past, that black armor and red cloak seemed to possess a calming power, and no matter how big the matter, as long as the Demon-Slaying General appeared, he could control the situation.
But at this moment, these generals seemed no different from ordinary people.
"Don't look inside, be careful of inviting trouble," the old captain reminded his colleague.
"I just want to know who they're looking for," the young captain said with a forced smile.
"You haven't even reached the First Stage, and you don't even have a cloud pattern on your body. If it weren't for the peaceful times, how could you wear this uniform? Who they're looking for has nothing to do with you..."
The old captain shook his head in exasperation.
Upon hearing this, Chen Ji tightened his grip on the knife handle at his waist and put away his smile.
At this moment, in the courtyard.
The old man was wrapped in a circle of white feathers, holding a teacup and sitting in a recliner.
In front of him, You Longtao stood with his hands behind his back.
The generals held their documents and took turns reporting, "We haven't found any trace of the thief in Linjiang Prefecture, nor have we seen any fox cultivators from Qingqiu."
A Qian clenched her teeth in anger and turned her head to the side.
Behind her, Lin Baiwei stepped forward and reported on her behalf, "The monster hunters have searched outside of Qingzhou, but there's still no news of the thief."
Almost everyone knew who that thief was.
Including the fox demon before them.
But no one had ever mentioned that name.
"Tsk tsk, you can't find him?"
The white-feathered elder propped himself up and mocked, "Then keep searching until you find him."
He slammed the teacup onto the stone table, "You bunch of useless things, hurry up and go!"
(End of Chapter)
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