The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 324: The Arrival of the Sect Leader, a Lifelong Imprint (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 324: The Arrival of the Sect Leader, a Lifelong Imprint (Part 2)

Chapter 324: The Arrival of the Sect Leader, a Lifelong Imprint (Part 2)

Their hearts were filled with surging passion.

Although no one spoke, everyone understood the Starlight Commander's intention.

He was still afraid that they might die after returning.

So, in the remaining time, they trained intensely to improve.

They hoped that everyone would gain a little more self-protection.

He simply expressed it in a different way.

But it made the crowd's hearts surge with emotion, leaving an even deeper impression of the Starlight Commander.

He was rude, brutal, ugly, and a demon, the worst among demons.

Yet, in everyone's hearts, he had already taken root.

Like a teacher, a father, a brother, and a leader.

And... no matter what he did, in this life, it would be difficult to feel any animosity towards him!

Each person's gaze fixed on the Starlight Commander as they silently raised their cups and slowly drank.

This third cup of wine seemed to evoke a unique feeling.

It needed to be savored slowly, sip by sip.

They savored it carefully...

The Starlight Commander burst into laughter, slamming his cup down and shouting, "Damn it! Payday!"

Zhou Meier immediately cried out, "Escort Leader, you swore! Three cups of penalty wine!"

Everyone suddenly realized, and they all chimed in, "Yes, three cups of penalty wine!"

The Starlight Commander froze, his face darkening. "Doesn't this count?"

The crowd shouted in unison, "It definitely counts!"

So, the Starlight Commander, with a dark face, was forced to drink three cups of penalty wine.

The one who made the rules became the first to be punished by them. Everyone instantly felt refreshed! They burst into laughter.

Then, the payday began.

It was beyond everyone's expectations.

The Starlight Commander was surprisingly generous with the wages.

Each of the two deputy escort leaders received ten thousand taels, plus a bonus of five thousand taels.

The remaining escort leaders were paid based on their tenure, with most of them receiving a few thousand taels.

Even the one with the lowest pay received a thousand taels.

The hall erupted with cheers.

"Long live the Escort Leader!"

In one payday, the Starlight Commander distributed several million taels of silver.

Zhou Meier furrowed her brows and said, "Escort Leader, all the money we've earned so far, added together, isn't even close to this amount. Are you giving it all away?"

At these words, the crowd fell silent.

The Starlight Commander smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, the money is mostly everyone's. We'll earn it back later. After you leave, the newcomers won't have this kind of treatment."

Everyone stood tall with pride.

The Starlight Commander continued, "Moreover, according to our pace, we pay wages every three months. You guys might not even make it to the next payday before you have to leave."

He smiled, "So, this time, I'm giving out more. After you're gone, I'll pocket the money."

The crowd laughed, "The Escort Leader is right!"

The Starlight Commander burst into laughter, "I have one last announcement, and then we'll start drinking and watching the show!"

"Please, Escort Leader."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Starlight Commander proclaimed, "Tomorrow is a day off! Go shopping! If you want to buy something for your family, go ahead, but don't spend more than today's wages!"

"Long live!"

The crowd cheered in unison, nearly lifting the roof with their voices.

"Watch the show! Drink!"

"Whoo-hoo!"

The long-awaited troupe immediately began their performance, and in an instant, the sound of musical instruments filled the air, creating a harmonious melody.

The banquet in the grand hall commenced simultaneously.

The fragrant wine and melodious songs,

One cup after another, they drank;

This night, they would be drunk,

Not caring if they'd return the next day.

The young demons were in high spirits, their hearts open and carefree, indulging in their revelry.

Each of them held a cup, forming a long line to toast the Starlight Commander.

"There are so many of you, I can't keep up!"

The Starlight Commander's roars echoed, but the crowd paid no heed. They continued toasting and laughing. So, the Commander started to cheat, taking small sips, wiping his lips, secretly pouring out the wine, or finding someone to drink on his behalf.

However, no one minded, and their enthusiasm only grew.

As they drank more,

The entire hall became a true demon's dance.

Zhao Wubai rushed onto the stage and sang with the performers, belting out a song.

Jiang Bin stripped down to his bare chest, twisting and turning in front of each table.

Tian Wanqing, wearing only a bright red pair of underpants, crawled on the ground, demonstrating a toad's walk. Suddenly, he grabbed Zhao Wushang and wanted to perform a toad's mating dance...

Zhao Wushang forcefully broke free, so Tian Wanqing started spinning like a top.

Naked, wearing only red underpants, he spun with his feet in the air, urging them on, "Kick me, kick me, spin faster."

And so, the crowd began kicking...

The demons' dance was chaotic, beyond description.

Zhou Meier, Wu Lianlian, and the other girls sat in a circle at a distance, sipping their wine and watching the young masters' antics with amused smiles.

Although they were from collateral lineages, they were still refined ladies, with grace, manners, and temperament.

Occasionally, the girls would huddle together, whispering jokes, followed by bursts of laughter.

Looking at them now, who could imagine that they were ruthless female demons who killed without batting an eye?

Several women averted their gaze, occasionally sneaking glances at the Starlight Commander, only to quickly turn away, fearing they might be noticed. They would continue chatting as if nothing was amiss, then steal another glance when they thought no one was looking.

After a while, they'd sneak another peek.

It must be said that the Starlight Commander seemed a bit excessive in his efforts to rein in his subordinates' emotions.

But at that moment, he was completely unaware of this.

As he pondered, he considered further plans to control their emotions... Was there still a chance?

The Starlight Commander had drunk too much and disappeared without a trace.

Before leaving, he set a rule: No one was allowed to exit the escort bureau's main gate.

Within the bureau's compound, they could do as they pleased, but anyone who dared to step out of the gate would face the ultimate punishment, no questions asked.

So, the little demons howled and wailed in the bureau's courtyard throughout the night.

The next morning, small groups of three to five demons went out early to shop on the streets.

Meanwhile, Fang Zhi Shi had sent everyone out of the Chancellor Hall.

Ever since his promotion, Tang Zheng's rank was no longer high enough to accompany the Chief Overseer.

However, Fang Zhi Shi insisted on keeping Tang Zheng by his side to attend to him and even rewarded him with a pile of cultivation pills.

Tang Zheng was deeply grateful, vowing to dedicate his life to the people's happiness and work tirelessly.

The days were calm, and his cultivation progressed rapidly.

But the depths of chaos was over.

The number of demon followers they could capture daily was pitifully low.

Fang Che found one thing peculiar: Yan Beihan had mentioned sending him a gift, but the messenger hadn't arrived even now.

Could it be that your gift messenger, like Chen Yin's, had to climb their way up?

Why were these demon sect disciples always so slow and inefficient in their tasks?

...

The day after the Heaven's Escort Bureau paid its wages, a fierce battle erupted at the distant Gu Beishan Pass.

When the Cold Sword Sect's disciples ventured out, they encountered an ambush by the Only Righteous Sect at Gu Beishan Pass.

The 8th, 9th, and 10th-ranked Grand Guardians of the Only Righteous Sect led the headquarters' Battle Forum's seven hundred experts. They charged the Cold Sword Sect's outgoing team from the front, pushing them to the back, then from the back to the front again, and once more from east to west and west to east, completing a full cycle of slaughter.

The Cold Sword Sect's disciples' blood was splattered, and the Only Righteous Sect wrote a large character with it.

"Those from the secluded mountain sect who dare to join the Guardians will die!"

Each character was half the size of a room, written on the mountain wall at Gu Beishan Pass.

It was said that the mountain wall was flattened by a single strike from a Grand Guardian of the Only Righteous Sect.

Blood drenched the place.

The continent trembled.

Over 17,500 disciples of the Cold Sword Sect set out, and more than 10,000 of them perished! The leading Saintly Elder was besieged by the three Grand Guardians and killed instantly! Gu Changhan rushed to aid but was a step too late.

The Guardians' reinforcement team also arrived a step too late.

By the time they reached the battlefield, the Only Righteous Sect had already retreated half an hour ago.

Less than 7,000 disciples remained, and over 2,000 of them were terrified, crying and shouting to return to the mountain sect. Nearly 5,000 disciples swore vengeance...

So, they split into two groups. One group returned to the mountain sect, while the other group of over 5,000 joined the Guardians, determined to seek revenge!

Gu Changhan was furious.

He returned to the mountain sect to mobilize his forces.

On the Guardians' side, Dong Fang Sansan was enraged.

She ordered a full-scale extermination of the Only Righteous Sect.

Gu Changhan regretted his decision.

Along the way, he sighed countless times.

Back then, at the Guardians' headquarters, Dong Fang Sansan had mentioned sending reinforcements. At that time, Dong Fang Sansan must have already anticipated the possibility of such an attack.

But could it be that the disciples of this demon sect were always so slow and inefficient?

However, reality had slapped him hard in the face.

Over ten thousand disciples were lost because of his casual refusal...

Gu Changhan's heart dripped with regret.

On the Guardians' side, they intensified their efforts to capture demon followers. The Crystal Mine was being mined at full capacity, and the newly joined Cold Sword Sect disciples were being swiftly integrated...

In short, the atmosphere became tense from top to bottom.

...

On the White Cloud Continent, Fang Zhi Shi's methods were becoming increasingly strict, and his demands were rising.

The overseers complained endlessly, but rank had its privileges.

Fang Zhi Shi was determined to go his own way.

As a result, seven or eight overseers requested transfers to other departments, but Fang Zhi Shi didn't care. He'd sign their transfer papers without hesitation.

But those who stayed had to follow his orders.

Especially for the female overseers who were once Fang Zhi Shi's favorites, his demands became even stricter, and he even set clear boundaries for their cultivation levels.

"Meet the requirements for advancement, or get out!"

The women cursed and practiced with tears in their eyes.

Everyone understood that Fang Zhi Shi was raising the self-defense capabilities of all his subordinates, including those who left.

But... they had been comfortable for too long and didn't want to endure hardship again.

However, the one overseer who received the most beatings from Fang Zhi Shi, Hong Er Crip, didn't leave.

Not only did he stay, but his cultivation efforts also intensified.

His progress was astonishing.

So, Fang Zhi Shi called a meeting with the overseers: "Don't blame me for not telling you earlier. If your cultivation is surpassed by Hong Er Crip... I won't intervene in his future misdeeds."

Instantly, the female overseers were energized, practicing with renewed vigor.

The Chancellor Hall became lively.

...

On the third afternoon, at the South Gate of the White Cloud Continent, an old man dressed extravagantly with a long, flowing beard, exuding an air of immortality, and seemingly wealthy, rode a small donkey into the continent.

It was none other than Mu Lin Yuan, Qian Sanjiang, and Hou Fang from the Yingshen Palace.

The ban on Yixinjiao had finally been lifted.

And the headquarters' inspection was about to arrive.

So, Yingshen Palace couldn't wait to see how their beloved disciple had managed the branch. They just hoped it wasn't all talk and no substance...

Originally, Yingshen Palace wanted to come with Mu Lin Yuan, but Qian Sanjiang and Hou Fang insisted on joining.

(End of Chapter)The Yin Shengong had no choice but to bring them along.

As they entered the southern city gate, they saw two large flags fluttering in the distance, and a team of carriages marching in perfect formation.

The pedestrians on the street cheered, "Heaven's Escort Bureau! Heaven's Escort Bureau!"

The two young escort leaders at the front were beaming with pride, bowing from their horses and greeting the crowd, "Thank you, everyone, for making way. We're about to depart... We'll be back in three days' time in the afternoon. Those with children can bring them along and wait a moment. When my brother and I return, we'll give the children some candy."

The crowd erupted with cheers, especially the children.

"Yaaay... More candy!"

The adults, filled with gratitude, returned the gesture with clasped hands, some even exclaiming, "Safe journey!"

In unison, everyone shouted, "Safe journey!"

The two young escorts, with their sunny and handsome demeanor, waved and bowed as they led the escort team out of the city, escorting the carriage with smiles on their faces.

The atmosphere was incredibly harmonious.

As they passed by the Yin Shengong, one of the escorts thoughtfully nudged the team to make way, and then said with a smile, "Be careful, old man."

The escort team slowly made their way out of the city, and the escort flag unfurled with a flutter, dancing in the air.

A loud roar echoed, "Heaven's Escort Bureau!"

The others joined in, shouting, "Bravo! Bravo!"

The escort team moved further away.

Yin Shengong was still in awe, his expression vividly capturing his surprise as he looked at Mu Lin Yuan, "This is... Heaven's Escort Bureau?"

He had a thought he didn't voice: Is this my branch office?

A branch office of the One Heart Sect?

But Mu Lin Yuan and the others clearly understood what their Sect Master wanted to say, and their faces twisted in agreement.

"Yes... um..."

Yin Shengong was truly stunned. Damn... This is the first time in my life that I've seen such polite and well-liked members of the Only Righteous Sect in the Guardian's territory!

Especially since they are members of my One Heart Sect!

This completely shattered my worldview!

If it had been the Night Demon escorting the goods, it wouldn't have surprised Yin Shengong at all, because the Night Demon himself is the rule-maker.

How can he enforce rules if he doesn't follow them himself?

But the problem is, these are the Night Demon's subordinates.

Now, Yin Shengong was a bit uncertain: Those two escort leaders just now, so sunny and handsome, upright and kind... and they even remembered to bring candy for the children.

They couldn't be from the collateral branches of those headquarters families, could they?

Those little demons couldn't possibly be so polite and well-mannered, could they?

Are they from the noble families of White Cloud Continent? Or perhaps students of the White Cloud Martial Academy?

They are truly filled with righteousness!

With their doubts, Yin Shengong and the others continued forward, and after walking a few hundred zhang, they encountered yet another team of Heaven's Escort Bureau's carriages approaching from a distance.

Two more handsome and graceful escort leaders, their faces beaming, were escorted out of the city as if they were being sent off by a cheering crowd.

Yin Shengong couldn't help but scratch his head.

His eyes held a hint of surrealism.

Damn... Is this the escort bureau created by the Night Demon's ruthless killer of a son?

They seem even more popular than the government... It's a miracle!

Mu Lin Yuan was also dumbfounded, whispering, "Boss, should we contact the little one?"

This title was decided upon before their departure.

After all, they couldn't call him Sect Master or Night Demon.

So, Yin Shengong was the Boss, Mu Lin Yuan the Second, Qian Sanjiang the Third, and Hou Fang the Fourth.

And the Night Demon was naturally the Little One.

Yin Shengong shook his head lightly, "We're here undercover. Why contact him? Let's find the escort bureau first and then discuss business... Let's pretend to be merchants and request their services."

"Great idea, Boss," the three of them flattered in unison.

The four of them continued on, their four small donkeys clip-clopping along, leaving a trail of crisp hoofbeats.

"Sir, could you please tell us how to get to Heaven's Escort Bureau?"

"You've come to the right person. Just follow this road ahead for about ten li. You'll reach a crossroads, turn east there, and after a few more li, turn north, and then..."

Everyone was very enthusiastic about providing directions to Heaven's Escort Bureau. Heaven's Escort Bureau was known for their kindness; anyone who sought them out to deliver goods must be given clear directions.

Yin Shengong understood as soon as he heard it; it wasn't far from the One Heart Sect's branch office.

So, the four of them whipped their donkeys.

Giddyap!

The donkey let out a loud bray: Ah~Ooh~Ah~Ooh...

They picked up the pace.

In no time,

The four of them stopped in unison, their mouths agape, staring at the small city gatehouse-like structure that was the epitome of grandeur—the Heaven's Escort Bureau's main entrance.

Four large gilded characters adorned the gate: Heaven's Escort Bureau!

They shone brilliantly.

On either side were a pair of couplets. The first read: Iron Shoulders Bear Justice, Walk Ten Thousand Miles of Mountains and Rivers.

The second: Benevolent Heart Forges Justice, Safeguard Merchandise of a Hundred Families.

This was normal, but what came next was not.

On the outer sides were another pair of gilded plaques. The first read: Loyalty and Righteousness Bring Abundant Wealth.

The second: Chivalry and Compassion Lead to Many Roads.

The signature at the bottom read: Presented by the Guardian Pavilion of White Cloud Continent.

This meant that the Guardian Pavilion had gifted these couplets.

But there was more.

Four more gilded plaques stood vertically, each solemn and dignified.

They read: Guardian Pavilion Southeast Headquarters, Friendship Unit.

Great Zhao Dynasty Southeast Road, Cooperative Unit.

Great Zhao Dynasty Southeast, Southwest, and Central South General Chamber of Commerce, Cooperative Unit.

Guardian Pavilion Designated Cooperative Unit.

These four plaques, arranged in a row, instantly added to the solemn atmosphere. Any merchant passing by would feel an overwhelming sense of security!

Yin Shengong and the others stared with their mouths wide open, gazing at the gate, and couldn't help but start questioning their lives.

"Damn... Have we come to the wrong place?"

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