Catching Monsters

Chapter 485 What do you want to do?
Hearing Chang Yujian's instructions, Chang Xing could only secretly complain.

He knew that the elders, including Chang Yujian, were used to living in the demon kingdom and looked down on the rules of the human world like Zhou Kingdom.

But Chang Xing was helpless; he had already given all the advice he could.

He was of lowly status and had no decision-making power. He could only follow orders and have the lesser demons below convey Elder Chang Yujian's words to the group of Imperial Guards outside.

At this time, the streets outside this not-so-small mansion were basically surrounded by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Several three-story wooden buildings across the street had their walls and windows facing the mansion removed, and four God-Slaying Crossbows had been erected in their place.

Qi Da and Zhu Zanyu were arranging for their Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) to seal off the mansion.

Qi Da was busy when suddenly one of his men rushed over and whispered, "Commander Qi, a little demon has come out of this house and brought a message saying that if you want Xu Suwen to live, you need our master to bring Yan Jiu over within half an hour."

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Qi Da's expression immediately turned somewhat grim. He frowned and asked, "Where is Lord Jiang? Hasn't he arrived yet?"

His subordinates shook their heads.

Qi Da became anxious, not knowing what to do. For both public and private reasons, Xu Suwen could not be allowed to get into trouble.

In terms of official matters, Xu Suwen is the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and also the current Duke of Zhenguo's own sister.

In private.

She was also her boss's fiancée.

With Lord Jiang currently absent, he is in full charge of this matter here.

If anything happens to Xu Suwen, I'm finished...

Just as Zidane was getting anxious, Jiang Yun finally arrived on a fast horse from the distant street.

Qi Da rushed forward, and after Jiang Yun stopped his horse, he took the reins and said, "My lord, something terrible has happened."

During the time Jiang Yun dismounted, Qi Da also reported on the situation that had been unfolding inside the mansion.

Want Yan Jiu?

Jiang Yun sighed inwardly. If Yan Jiu were still in the capital, he would probably take Yan Jiu in and exchange Xu Suwen for her safely first.

But right now, Yan Jiu is riding at breakneck speed and is probably almost at Jianchi Pass.

Jiang Yun said with a stern face, "You all wait outside, I'll go in myself."

Soon, Jiang Yun passed through the Imperial Guards surrounding the mansion and arrived at the mansion's gate.

This mansion is a large house with four courtyards. Of course, because it is located in the outer city, the price is not considered expensive. The space above the gate is empty, with no plaque.

Jiang Yun stepped forward and knocked on the wooden door. After a short while, the door creaked open. Chang Xing opened the door and, upon seeing that it was Jiang Yun, his expression darkened slightly. He said, "Lord Jiang, are you alone? It seems you didn't bring the person we asked for."

Jiang Yun forced a smile: "Everything needs to be discussed, right? I'd like to see Elder Chang Yujian."

Chang Xing remained silent for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, before nodding and saying, "Come in with me."

Upon entering the courtyard, Jiang Yun followed Chang Xing towards the backyard.

This residence was rather ordinary, and its furnishings were far inferior to those of nobles such as the Duke of Zhenguo.

After passing through several arched gates, Chang Yujian and Chang Kuian were sitting in a stone pavilion next to a shallow pond in the backyard.

After leading Jiang Yun over, Chang Xing said, "Elders, Jiang Yun has arrived."

Chang Yujian remained calm and composed, glancing behind Jiang Yun: "Where's Yan Jiu? If Yan Jiu isn't here, what are you doing here?"

Suppressing his anger, Jiang Yun forced a smile and said in a deep voice, "Elder Chang, Yan Jiu is in my hands, but do you think I would just bring him here directly?"

"At the very least, I need to be sure that Suwen is indeed in your hands and that she is not in any danger."

Hearing Jiang Yun's words, Chang Yujian narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly, "I said, bring Yan Jiu, and everything is negotiable."

"Chang Xing, see Lord Jiang off. We'll talk again after Lord Jiang has thought things through." Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun slowly stood up and said, "Elder Chang, you're not the only ones who want Yan Jiu. You should think this through carefully."

After saying this, Jiang Yun made a move to leave. Upon hearing Jiang Yun's words, Chang Yujian became restless.

He quickly stood up, squinted, and said, "Wait, what do you want?"

Jiang Yun said slowly, "I want to see Xu Suwen and make sure she is safe before I bring Yan Jiu to you."

"You can think about it carefully."

Chang Yujian's expression darkened. He couldn't understand why Jiang Yun insisted on seeing Xu Suwen.

He knew that Jiang Yun was also a second-grade True Monarch realm expert, but he had only recently entered the second-grade True Monarch realm.

To be honest, both Chang Yujian and Chang Kuian are far stronger than Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun noticed the concern in Chang Yujian's eyes and said, "Elder Chang, even with my abilities, I cannot take Xu Suwen away from you unharmed."

"At the very least, I need to confirm that she's still alive, right?"

After listening to Jiang Yun's words, Chang Yujian pondered for a moment, then said with his hands behind his back, "Come with me."

Chang Kuian and Chang Xing followed closely behind, and Jiang Yun naturally hurried forward.

They soon arrived at a storage room in the backyard. They opened the door and, sure enough, found Xu Suwen bound inside.

However, her face was quite pale, clearly indicating that she was seriously injured and unconscious. Upon seeing this, Jiang Yun quickly ran forward to check on Xu Suwen's condition.

Xu Suwen's internal organs were damaged by the previous blow, and Chang Yujian and the others only wanted to make sure that Xu Suwen wouldn't die; they had no intention of healing her injuries.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun couldn't help but take a deep breath, tear off the ropes binding Xu Suwen, and slowly picked her up.

Seeing this, Chang Yujian, who was outside the storeroom, narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly said, "Lord Jiang, what are you trying to do?"

"You want to take Xu Suwen away before Yan Jiu even arrives?"

The moment these words were spoken, Chang Yujian's demonic aura slowly emanated, his eyes filled with intense killing intent: "I advise Lord Jiang not to act impulsively."

"Although you have already reached the second-grade True Monarch realm, it is not a difficult task for our snake clan to kill you if we really want to."

Jiang Yun exhaled a deep breath, and with a loud bang, the clutter, doors, and windows in the storeroom were instantly blown away by the powerful magic emanating from Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun's eyes swirled with magical power as he carried Xu Suwen and slowly walked towards the door. With each step, his magical power intensified: "If I, Jiang Yun, want to kill you, is it as difficult as ascending to heaven?"

The moment he finished speaking, Jiang Yun raised his hand, and the Three Pure Ones Flicker appeared in his hand. With a wave of his hand, the tail of the flicker instantly flew out and swept towards Chang Yujian and Chang Kuian.

In an instant, a long sword appeared in Chang Yujian's hand. This sword was called the Qilin Serpent Sword, one of the top treasures of the Serpent Clan. It was extremely sharp and could cut through iron like mud.

Seeing the tail sweeping towards him, Chang Yu slashed down with his sword, but unexpectedly, the tail was full of resilience and could not be cut through at all. Instead, it tightly entangled the Lin She sword.

"Interesting." Chang Yujian slowly raised his hands, and in an instant, he transformed into a phantom and rushed towards Jiang Yun, his target being Xu Suwen in Jiang Yun's arms.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun, holding Xu Suwen, was not in a position to fight back.

He quickly dodged far away and channeled his magic power, rushing towards the top of the courtyard. After jumping onto the roof, he shouted, "Attack!"

In an instant, four powerful divine senses were transmitted toward this small courtyard.

Chang Yujian, who was about to give chase to Jiang Yun, changed his expression slightly. Had Jiang Yun brought over a master?
No.

wrong.

Chang Yujian could sense that these four divine senses were very familiar.

They're from the fox and tiger clans!
On the eaves of the houses surrounding the courtyard, the four elders of the fox and tiger clans stared coldly at Chang Yujian and Chang Kuian below.

"What do you want to do?" Chang Yujian's expression suddenly changed, and he realized that something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)