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Chapter 312: The Imperial Envoys from Kyoto Were Shocked
Shi Wenbo, Cui Jin, and Ji He glanced at Xue Yan and didn't say much, as if they had expected such a situation.

"It's getting late. Let's go into the city first to secretly understand the situation and collect intelligence so that we have a clear idea." Ji He was the first to speak: "As for the people in the county, we can contact them later. What do you think?"

"I have no opinion."

"We all listen to Master Ji."

"Without further delay, let's go into the city."

Several people nodded and walked onto the ancient road towards Yongzhou City.

Soon, the outline of a towering city gate gradually became clear in front of us.

On the avenue at the city gate, there were crowds of people, it was very lively and bustling, and there was a rush of people. How could it look like there were demons rampant?
Everyone couldn't help but stop and look at each other, very puzzled.

Where's the monster?
Several vendors walked out of the city, carrying bags on their shoulders and with happy expressions on their faces.

Two of the vendors seemed to sense the strange gazes coming from the side, and inadvertently glanced sideways, their eyes swept over Ji He and his group, and saw that they were dressed gorgeously and solemnly, obviously not ordinary people.

The vendors became wary, lowered their heads, and unconsciously quickened their pace, keeping their distance so as not to cause trouble.

When these vendors passed by Ji He and others, Ji He and others looked at the things they were carrying on their backs.

It was a hairy, thick human-shaped arm with dark skin. All kinds of hair were stained with blood, and dried blood clots were coagulated between the hairs. It was much larger than a human thigh.

It is obvious that these are the remains of a powerful demon.

A look of shock flashed across the faces of Shi Wenbo, Ji He and the other four people.

"There are changes in Yongzhou City."

Swenber stepped forward and stopped one of the vendors, shouting, "Stop!"

The merchant's muscles suddenly tensed up, and he smiled apologetically, "What can I do for you, gentlemen?"

Having been traveling for business for many years, he had already developed the ability to identify people. He could tell at a glance that these people were either rich or noble, and he could not afford to offend them.

"Where did all these demon remains of yours come from?" Swenbo asked sternly.

The vendor shuddered and said, "We bought them all in the city, sir. People out there say that these demon remains are great tonics, very helpful for martial arts training, and they are in high demand. We also bought them based on the news."

"Bought it? Do you think I'm a three-year-old child? Where can I buy the flesh and blood of a demon?"

The vendor said with a bitter face: "I really didn't lie to you, sir. You will know it when you go to the city. There are many monster remains in the city. Mine are in human form, so they can't be sold at a high price. The monster remains of pig monsters, cow monsters, sheep monsters and other monsters in the city are very valuable!"

"In addition to the flesh and blood remains of demons, there are also various types of fur, demon pills, and demon blood. There are a lot of them."

Hearing this, Shi Wenbo was completely stunned and stared at the vendor in front of him.

Ji He and others nearby were also unable to react and were almost confused.

Aren’t demons rampant?
Isn’t the city in danger?
Why are all of them so cheerful and happy, and even engaging in the trade of demon remains?

In the end what happened?
Cui Jin said in a shrill voice: "We are all from other places. I heard that there are many demons causing chaos here, right?"

The vendors waved their hands and said directly: "No more!"

"What's missing?"

"All the demons are gone! They were all killed by our Yongzhou Daqingtian!" The vendors puffed out their chests and said proudly.

"Yongzhou Daqingtian?"

Shi Wenbo, Cui Jin, Ji He and Xue Yan became more and more confused the more they listened.

The merchants saw that Ji and his companions had a kind attitude and were not the kind of arrogant people who would suddenly kill people if they disagreed with something.

He lowered his guard and said in a relaxed tone, "Forget that you are outsiders. This Yongzhou Daqingtian is the chief of our Weiwu Division. Three days ago, he single-handedly killed all the demons in the city. Not a single one of those rampant demons was spared."

"There are even rumors among the people that two great demons with extraordinary cultivation were killed by Lord Shen. He is truly extraordinary."

Ah, so fierce?
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes to Swenber.

The Weiwu Division was under the jurisdiction of the Bingmasi Division, and according to the regulations, the chief officer of the Weiwu Division, named Shen Qing, was also a subordinate of Shi Wenbo.

Swenber shook his head and said, "I have no impression of this person."

"Do you have any other questions, sirs?" the merchant asked, holding the remains of the demon behind him tightly.

Swenber waved his hand impatiently.

The vendors, as if they had been pardoned, hurriedly bowed and left without looking back.

The four of them looked at each other and saw a lot of confusion in each other's eyes.

From what we have learned so far, it seems that the chaos caused by demons in Yongzhou City has been resolved.

But they were completely confused as to what had happened.

"Let's go and take a look at the city first."

Shi Wenbo called a few people, quickly revealed his identity at the city gate, and entered the city.

Among the few people, Xue Yan was at the back. He turned around to look at the vendor again, narrowed his eyes, and silently followed the crowd.

When we entered the city, we did not see the expected corpses everywhere, nor the expected chaos and brutal fighting.

On both sides of the street, vendors’ stalls are set up together, and the colorful curtains of each store flutter in the wind.

They shouted with extraordinary enthusiasm, and there was an almost carnival-like atmosphere in their voices.

All the shops sell demon remains, including furs, flesh, and bones.

Some residents were standing by the street, skillfully cutting up the demon's huge body.

Their movements were smooth and precise, and soon the chopping board was piled with chunks of meat that were plump and had a strange color, without any signs of spoilage.

Even the half-grown children playing and running through the alleys were holding demon fangs and strange bones.

Shi Wenbo, Cui Jin and others were all in disbelief.

They have witnessed many tragic incidents committed by demons and monsters, and humans have always been the weaker party.

But here it was completely reversed, forming a jaw-dropping and weird picture that made them all very uncomfortable.

Looking around, it is obvious that there are quite a few demons invading Yongzhou.

So many demons, all dead!
Yongzhou is different from Kyoto. The eight great families are concentrated in one place and there are many talented people.

Here, even martial artists at the Xiantian realm are considered remarkable.

Facing such a large number of monsters, Yongzhou was able to survive. It is incredible no matter how you think about it.

Shi Wenbo and the others couldn't help but become more curious about this chief of the Weiwu Division and couldn't wait to know the secrets.

Ji He said, "I think it would be better if we split up and gather here after dark to exchange information. What do you think?"

"Sure." Swenber and the other two said in unison.

"Then take action, go."

The four of them went off in different directions.

When Xue Yan saw that Shi Wenbo and his companions had gone far away, he immediately turned around and headed out of the city.

Yongzhou outer city area.

Various low-rise buildings were built one after another. Li Antai was in a particularly good mood in recent days.

After Lord Shen Qing killed all the demons, he started a business of selling demon remains and made a small fortune. He bought a lot of snacks for his two children, and bought a few feet of cloth for his wife and old mother so they could buy new clothes.

I even bought a quilt.

Life is visibly getting better.

This is all thanks to Lord Shen!

With Lord Shen in charge, he even hoped that this wave of demons would come a few more times.

Yongzhou's demon specialty, there is no other place like it!
Just as Li Antai was happily thinking about the future, a figure appeared in front of him and blocked his way.

He stopped and looked carefully, and found that it was one of the masters who had just separated.

This old man was the youngest among the four of them, and as far as I could remember, he had never spoken a word.

Li Antai was confused and unsure about the other party's intention to come back.

He smiled as usual and said flatteringly, "I wonder if the master has come all the way here to find me. What can I do for you?"

Xue Yan stepped forward and said with a smile: "Just a few questions for you."

"Young master, please ask, I will tell you everything I know." In Li Antai's impression, these masters gave him a good impression, so he was not too defensive.

Xue Yan asked, "Did anything strange happen in Yongzhou a few days ago?"

"Have!"

"Oh?" Xue Yan was shocked and said, "Tell me about it."

"It was about three days ago, not long after the demons from the city poured in, when a colorful light suddenly descended from the sky, completely covering the sky and the sun."

Xue Yan asked excitedly: "Approximately where is it?"

"It's in a barren mountain outside the west of the city. You can see it if you go there now, sir. The surrounding mountains have been razed to the ground, so it's easy to find."

"That's great." Xue Yan continued to ask.

Seeing Xue Yan like this, Li Antai poured cold water on him and said, "But sir, it's just a wasteland now. There's nothing there. Many people wanted to try their luck there like you, but they all came back disappointed and got nothing."

Xue Yan was slightly stunned when he heard this.

That's not right. If inspiration appears, it will last for a long time and will not disappear easily.

If it disappeared, there is only one possibility, that is, it was taken away.

Thinking of this, Xue Yan's heart sank and he had a bad feeling.

"Let me ask you, how long has this colorful light phenomenon existed?"

"It'll only take about half a day."

long time?

"Has anyone gone to explore and encountered this?"

"Yes! How could it be possible?" Li Antai opened up and said, "I heard that all the big bosses in the city have been there. Not only them, but our Da Qingtian has also been there. I heard that the reason why he is so powerful is that he got the incredible treasures there."

"The Great Blue Sky you mentioned refers to Shen Qing, the chief of the Weiwu Division?"

"Yes, yes, it's Lord Shen!" Li Antai kept talking: "Lord Shen is so lucky. I heard that he has become friends with Lord Huangfu..."

Xue Yan didn't listen to what Li Antai said next. His heart moved and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

What a coincidence.

He had heard of Shen Qing's name from his eldest brother before leaving Xue Mansion.

It is said that this person was rampant in Yongzhou and occupied many of the Zhou family's properties.

The eldest brother is on good terms with the descendants of the Zhou family in Yongzhou and wants him to help the Zhou family.

I didn't expect that this person was actually related to Lingji.

This time, he was arranged by his father to come to Yongzhou mainly for this inspiration.

At first, he just planned to deal with this person casually, but now it seems that he has to deal with him seriously.

"Sir, do you have anything else to ask?" Li Antai said with a flattering look on his face.

Xue Yan smiled and said, "You seem to be quite smart. You know a lot."

Li Antai flattered: "As long as it is useful to you, sir, it's good."

Xue Yan saw what Li Antai was thinking and said with a smile, "You helped me a lot this time, I have to thank you very much. Come here, I will give you something."

"Sir, you can't do that." Li Antai waved his hands repeatedly.

"Just take it if you give it to me!"

Swish!
There was a flash of silver light, which passed across Li Antai's neck.

Li Antai's face was horrified: "You you you..."

He loosened his grip, the demon debris on his shoulder fell to the ground with a thud, and then he covered his neck with both hands.

Blood gushed out from his neck like a spring.

Li Antai felt his body getting heavier and heavier, and finally his eyes went dark. He fell to the ground with his head tilted back, and his breathing became weaker and weaker.

After a moment, his eyes gradually became blurred and he lost all vitality.

"You talk too much." Xue Yan shook off the blood on the blade, stepped over Li Antai's body, and said to himself, "I'm very worried."

He sheathed his sword and strode away.

Killing a person is as insignificant as stepping on an ant.

The sky gradually darkens and the lights come on.

Xue Yan returned to the city as agreed and waited patiently.

After a while, Shi Wenbo, Cui Jin and Ji He came back one after another.

Several people found an inn to stay in, and summarized the information they had collected and shared what they had.

After the exchange, Ji He couldn't help but let out a long sigh, and said with emotion: "This Chief of the Weiwu Division is indeed a talent. At this age and with this background, he can achieve such a level. He must be a genius."

"That's right. It's a waste of talent for such a person to be placed in a small Yongzhou." Cui Jin said immediately: "When we return this time, I will definitely speak well of him in front of His Majesty and let him serve His Majesty."

"Speaking of which, Chief Shen is one of my subordinates, right? If anyone is going to give advice, it should be me. Did Eunuch Cui overstep the boundaries of the rules?" Shi Wenbo retorted.

Ji He interrupted hurriedly, "You two, now it seems that the matter of the demon in Yongzhou has been resolved, and the next thing is much clearer. When do you plan to return to the capital to report?"

Shi Wenbo said, "After we have reorganized the government offices here and restored their structure, we can talk about leaving later."

Ji He nodded. This time he also came here to find inspiration for immortality. If he left too early, he would be in trouble.

So much the better.

"Then let's follow Lord Shi's arrangement. Let's stop here today, and tomorrow we will meet the legendary Great Judge of Yongzhou. Speaking of which, I really want to meet such a hero earlier." Ji He laughed.

(End of this chapter)