Chapter 359: Guide the Way
Chapter 359: Guide the Way
There were only four Grand Cultivators in the Black Robe.
Now that one has fallen, it's inevitable that Xuan Guang Cave will seek revenge.
All for the Xu family.
The alliance between Great Qian and Xuan Guang Cave has finally been torn apart.
However, none of the Wu Temple members voiced any objections.
They quietly followed Shen Yi, heading towards the direction of the Imperial City.
"What's going on now?"
Xu Hongde looked at his daughter, and just as they approached the majestic city, Shen Yi disappeared from everyone's sight.
There was no discussion about how to deal with Xuan Guang Cave's retaliation, nor were there any arrangements made for the Xu family.
"Brother Shen..."
Xu Qing'er also looked towards the city.
From her understanding of Shen Yi, whenever he displayed such a demeanor, it was highly likely that there would be more slaughter to follow.
But isn't this the Imperial City of Great Qian?
"Isn't it obvious?"
The elderly Xu matriarch turned her head, "Xuan Guang Cave clearly knew about our entire clan's relocation. If it wasn't the Wu Temple who sold us out, then there must be an insider."
"Rest assured, we will give the Xu family an explanation soon."
Zhu Jue stopped in his tracks, his eyes filled with killing intent.
The previous scene was too shocking, almost making them overlook this matter.
If it weren't for the coincidence of Shen Yi's return, the Xu family would have been annihilated.
Rather than giving the Xu family an explanation, it's more like they must provide an account to Shen Yi.
...
In the Imperial City, within a deserted temple.
A young man in a hemp robe smiled and handed over a few scattered silver coins, "Please, Brother Luo, help me again."
"I'm telling you, it's not easy to get a job inside the Ji Manor, no matter how much you want it."
Old Luo was a vegetable delivery man for the manor, but when mentioning those three words, his greasy face also showed a hint of pride, "You, with your unclear identity as an outsider, should prepare more silver in advance. It'll come in handy for greasing palms."
Upon hearing this, the young man nodded humbly, "You're right."
"Damn, this broken temple is so eerie, always giving me the chills."
Old Luo rubbed his arms vigorously and spat, "Next time, find a better restaurant. Don't invite me to such places."
After saying this, he quickly turned and left.
When he was far enough, Chen Ji put away his smile and sat back under the Buddha statue, pulling out a long knife from the corner of the offering altar.
He silently caressed the blade.
Bringing this knife into the Imperial City had already exhausted all his energy.
But at this moment, as Chen Ji felt the cold sensation in his palm, he couldn't regain the sense of security he had in Qingzhou's Demon Pacification Agency.
He couldn't understand how, in this vast Imperial City, with the Ji Manor filled with experts, his knife and barely initial-stage cultivation could make any difference.
The officers praised his talent and diligence.
At the age of twenty, in less than two years, he had successfully broken through four meridians and absorbed qi into his orifices, all through soaking in medicinal baths. He was destined to achieve great things.
But now, it seemed he could only watch as Jin Yu was taken away.
Even a country boy like him couldn't manage to meet her.
"At least I should know if Jin Yu is safe."
Chen Ji didn't complain about the Demon Pacification Agency handing over the girl to those men.
After all, he was just a lowly officer.
Moreover, the General had even dispatched a Demon Suppression Grand General to protect him... This treatment was hard to believe.
Although Chen Ji's cultivation was not high, having followed Lord Shen for so long, his mind had become much sharper.
Just by seeing the disdainful attitude of the two manor guards towards General Chen, he could tell how profound their cultivation was. If he stayed any longer in Qingzhou, even General Chen might be in danger.
Jin Yu... wait for me."
Chen Ji took a deep breath, his face contorting slightly.
Unbeknownst to him, behind his back, two demon spirits were whispering.
"Why doesn't this kid ask the master for help?" The Golden-Eyed Lion Sovereign stroked his chin.
"How would I know?" The Azure Deer Ancestor shrugged. Logically, the master specifically sent the two of them to find someone, so there should be some connection.
As the two demon spirits were chatting, they suddenly stood up straight.
Almost simultaneously, a figure in black robes appeared at the temple entrance.
"Who's there!"
Chen Ji instinctively wanted to hide his long knife, and as he nervously lifted his head, he saw that familiar handsome face.
His pupils contracted, and even his facial features twitched slightly.
Shen Yi didn't say much, glancing at him casually, "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Lead the way."
"..."
Chen Ji gripped the knife handle tightly, trying to hide the redness in his eyes.
He remembered the last time he heard those familiar words; it was when he brought Lord Shen to Liulichao Village.
It was also from that day that the other party ruthlessly slaughtered the dog demon's family of three, and then seemed to have become a different person.
"Lord Shen... I... my sister..."
He choked up, wanting to explain something, but he saw Shen Yi slowly turn around and stride towards the temple.
Leaving behind a calm sentence.
"Just lead the way."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ji gritted his teeth, rubbed his eyes, and rushed out with the knife in hand.
Outside the temple, a large group of people stood, each with an extraordinary aura.
At this moment, they all looked at him with curiosity.
"Uh."
Chen Ji froze for a moment, but then he ran towards Lord Shen.
The crowd looked at each other, completely unaware of who this young man in hemp robes was. He seemed unremarkable, except for Qing, who suddenly whispered, "I've seen him before, at the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Bureau. He's in charge of guarding the courtyard."
"So..."
Zhu Jue blinked, wondering if Shen's younger brother was in such a hurry to return to catch the traitor?
"Where are they going?"
As if in response to Zhu Jue's confusion, soon, everyone heard Chen Ji's words.
"Lord Shen, I asked around, and Jin Yu is at the Ji Manor."
"Good."
Shen Yi walked down the street, heading towards the place he first visited in the Imperial City.
For some reason, whenever Chen Ji walked beside Lord Shen, he felt an unparalleled sense of reassurance. The other party was silent and laconic, but he had never let the people of Qingzhou down.
Finally, the luxurious mansion came into view.
Old Luo was chatting with the gatekeeper, and suddenly he saw the hemp-robed boy from earlier, rushing over with a gleaming steel knife in hand.
He trembled all over.
In the Imperial City, someone dared to break into the Ji Manor!
Or was it a way to attract the attention of the manor in a unique way?
Before Chen Ji could get close.
Two white-robed guards slowly stood up, and the crowd on the street was also drawn to this scene.
After seeing the faint aura on Chen Ji.
One of the guards had a hint of strangeness in his eyes, while the other hesitated for a moment, staring at Chen Ji's face as if remembering something. He exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this the kid who ran away? Did he come to the manor's gate to die?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a bone-chilling coldness emanating from his forehead.
Following that, the two guards finally saw the figure in the distance, draped in a golden-patterned black robe.
If it were in the past, Shen Yi might have looked for another reason.
But now, he merely took a step forward.
In an instant, purple-golden flames spread out like a tide, sweeping towards the front.
(End of Chapter)
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