A thousand enlightenments in one night, starting from being a menial apprentice.

Chapter 377 The city is in chaos
The temple priest Xu Dongyang escorted Wei Ziyang's old carriage to the gate of the county government office, and then rode back to his temple.

He got up before dawn and waited for Wei Ziyang outside the east city gate. After seeing Wei Ziyang off, he felt sleepy and drowsy. He swayed on his horse and yawned continuously.

He originally planned to go back to the City God Temple and take a quick nap.

But when he arrived at the temple gate, he saw three people waiting there in the dim light. They were all carrying bags, so they were probably traveling far away and came to pray for safety.

When he rode over, the three men had already seen him, so Xu Dongyang had no choice but to open the temple door and was forced to open for business.

After making the amulet and sending the three people away, Xu Dongyang, perhaps because he saw that the temple door was open and people kept coming in to burn incense and draw lots, had no choice but to take his almost worn-out whisk, stand beside the statue of the City God, and fall asleep.

By lunchtime, there was finally no one left in the temple.

Xu Dongyang didn't care about anything else. He just closed the temple door and went inside to take a nap.

He slept for the entire afternoon. He got up from the bed, walked out the door, and stood in the backyard of the City God Temple. He saw that the sun was already setting.

Just then, Xu Dongyang suddenly heard a chaotic noise outside.

"Someone's dead!"

"It was from the Filthy Blood Cult! He was shot to death in the street!"

Xu Dongyang's heart skipped a beat. Although he had practiced the Divine Art of Filthy Blood quite well, his martial arts skills were low, so he was not assigned to disguise himself as a guard.

Xu Dongyang immediately rushed out of the City God Temple and saw people running around in the streets, making it a mess.

He went against the flow of people, crouched down and hid in a narrow alley. He looked intently and saw a headless corpse wriggling with blood on the street not far away...

And not far from the bloody corpse, there was a black iron arrow stuck diagonally on the ground!

Seeing the arrow, Xu Dongyang's eyebrows jumped. This arrow is exactly the same as the arrow that shot Bai Rong to death last night!

"Something happened! Something must have happened!"

Xu Dongyang felt a little panicked, and at this moment, he heard an eagle's cry from high above his head!

He looked up and saw a huge eagle circling over the ancient city of Xian. Then four black dots jumped down from the circling eagle.

Xu Dongyang was in charge of the secret correspondence with local branches and halls in Xiangu County, so he had gained quite a bit of experience over the years.

"This is... Cloud-feathered Crazy Eagle?!"

"It's someone from Taiyi Sect!"

Xu Dongyang hid at the entrance of the alley and looked in the direction of the county government office. He soon discovered that Wei Ziyang was besieged by four people.

He stood there hesitating for a while, thinking that this wave seemed to be more dangerous than good. Although it was difficult for him to leave his homeland, escaping was the most important thing.

Xu Dongyang immediately returned to the City God Temple, packed up some silver bills and valuables, and prepared to escape.

He had already dug a dog hole at the base of the city wall not far from the City God Temple and blocked it with a dead tree, originally intending to use it for escape.

Xu Dongyang had just reached the foot of the city wall and pulled away the dead tree, revealing a hole. At this moment, the sound of chaotic horse hooves like thunder and rain suddenly rang out from far away outside the city.

Xu Dongyang's expression changed. "Oh no! It's too late!"

He immediately went into the hole and climbed out in a hurry.

Unexpectedly, just as he showed his head from outside the city, holding a bunch of dry grass, a group of soldiers in armor and holding spears surrounded the city and caught him red-handed.

On West Street, next to the huge pit where Wei Ziyang was exploded.

Jiang Zhe, Bai Yuan and Lu Jin were still sitting cross-legged there practicing Qigong.

The cavalry leader not far away, who was wearing heavy armor and holding a long spear, suddenly stepped forward, clasped his fists and said, "Excuse me, which lord has the tiger talisman?"

Jiang Zhe's breathing paused slightly when he heard that, and he opened his eyes. In just that instant, blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth again.

Jiang Zhe took out something from his arms and threw it at the cavalry leader.

The cavalry leader reached out and grabbed the other half of the tiger talisman, and found that it fit perfectly. He immediately clasped his fists towards Jiang Zhe and said, "Captain, lead the 1,000 cavalrymen to report to you, my Lord!"

When Jiang Zhe and his men came to Xiangu County, they let the Cloud-feathered Wild Eagle stay in the wild forest outside the city for an hour. Jiang Zhe went into the city to meet the Lord of Yuanyang Palace and asked him to dispatch a thousand cavalrymen to attack Xiangu!

Jiang Zhe barely managed to hold on, his eyes were gloomy, and he said, "Commander Yuan, I am seriously injured now! It is inconvenient for me to command you!"

As Jiang Zhe spoke, he glanced at Duan Rong who was not far away and said, "Duan Rong! Come here!"

Duan Rong's eyes moved and he walked over slowly.

Yuanye glanced at Duan Rong and saw that Duan Rong was in tattered clothes, had greasy hair, and had a bald spot on his face. He looked like a beggar, but he carried a knife and arrows, which made him look quite out of place.

Jiang Zhe said: "Commander Yuan, you listen to his orders!"

Yuanye frowned and said nothing.

When Yuan Ye came over, Duan Rong was just standing aside. He had never seen Duan Rong take action, and he didn't know his identity.

Jiang Zhe naturally saw through Yuan Ye's thoughts, and said, "He is an outer sect disciple of the sect. He was the one who uncovered the major case here. The more than ten headless bloody corpses on Xiangu Street were all shot by him alone!"

After hearing Jiang Zhe's words, not only Yuan Ye's expression changed, but even the seven or eight heavily armored cavalrymen behind him changed their expressions and looked at Duan Rong with some awe.

They rushed all the way from the city gate and naturally saw the more than ten headless bloody corpses on the street.

At this moment, Yuan Ye noticed that there were three black arrows in Duan Rong's quiver. The style of those arrows was exactly the same as the arrows beside the headless bloody corpses on the street.

Yuan Ye immediately clasped his fists towards Duan Rong and said, "We, the Iron Cavalry, are willing to obey your orders, sir!"

The military has always respected the strong, and whoever has the bigger fist has the final say!
"You are welcome, Commander Yuan." Duan Rong said humbly, and then changed the subject: "Commander Yuan, take your men and surround the county government office!"

Yuan Ye was slightly startled. "County government office?"

Duan Rong suddenly pointed at a bloody corpse not far away and said, "That man is the local county magistrate Sun Qian!"

Yuan Ye was shocked. The corpse was crawling with blood. It was obviously a member of the Filthy Blood Cult. The magistrate of Xiangu County was actually a member of the Filthy Blood Cult. No wonder they had to dispatch these 1,000 cavalrymen!
Yuan Ye clasped his fists and said, “Yes!”

Yuan Ye was about to gather some people, but Duan Rong said, "Wait!"

"After surrounding the county government office! Yuanshun Escort Agency, Huaying Building, Weapon Shop, Dyeing Factory, Chunfeng Inn... Wei Yutian's old house!"

Duan Rong mentioned more than ten forces in one breath, almost pointing out all the larger forces in the entire county!

"These places are also surrounded by me!"

"This..." There was a hint of hesitation in Yuanye's eyes.

Duan Rong said: "These are the bases of the Filthy Blood Cult."

"Sir..." Yuanye seemed to want to say something.

Duan Rong interrupted him directly and said, "Commander Yuan, I know what you are worried about! I will find someone to lead the way for you!"

Duan Rong suddenly turned his head and looked towards a window on the second floor of the teahouse facing the street. Yang Zhen was still sitting there.

"Yang Zhen! Come down!" Duan Rong suddenly shouted.

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhen immediately stretched his body and jumped down from the window on the second floor of the teahouse. Yang Zhen walked to a place not far from Duan Rong, respectfully clasped his fists to Duan Rong, and said, "Sir!"

Duan Rong was slightly stunned. This was the first time that Yang Zhen called him like that. He also found that the remaining provocation in Yang Zhen's eyes when he looked at him had disappeared. The look in Yang Zhen's eyes when he looked at him was full of absolute submission.

Yang Zhen's gaze did not make Duan Rong happy, but instead made him feel a little disappointed.

Duan Rong suppressed his feelings, looked at Yang Zhen, and said, "Yang Zhen, you and Commander Yuan, surround the place I just mentioned! Before the investigation is completed! You can only enter, not leave!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhen said, "Yes!"

Duan Rong turned his head and looked at Yuan Ye again, and asked, "Commander Yuan, are the four city gates sealed?"

Yuan Ye said: "My 1,000 cavalrymen have taken over the city gate! Don't worry, sir, not even a fly can fly out!"

"Okay!" Duan Rong said, "You guys go!"

Yuan Ye and Yang Zhen left immediately.

Duan Rong glanced at Jiang Zhe and the other two who were healing their wounds with pale faces beside the big pit, then suddenly turned around and saw Xiao Yu, Ximen Kankan and the others standing not far away.

Xiao Yu was holding a round object wrapped in clothes in his hand. It was obviously Ruan Fengshan's head, but there was no blood on the clothes!
Although Ruan Fengshan knew that he was going to die, he still used the Dirty Blood Divine Art to hold on until the end, before being killed by Xiao Yu. By that time, the blood in his body had been completely drained due to the repeated use of the Dirty Blood Divine Art.

Duan Rong walked over quickly, looked at Ximen Kankan first, and said, "Kankan, go to the City God Temple and see if the temple keeper Xu Dongyang is there! He is also a member of the Filthy Blood Cult!"

"Xu Dongyang?!" Ximen Kankan was shocked. "I'll go right away!"

Ximen Kankan said, and then he showed his body shape and ran away! Ximen Kankan really didn't expect that Xu Dongyang was also a member of the Dirty Blood Sect! His family has been the temple priests of the Xian Ancient City God Temple for three generations!

When Duan Rong shot and killed more than a dozen Qi Realm Wuxue Sect warriors on the street, he found that Xu Dongyang was not among them. So at this time, he immediately asked Ximen Kankan to go over and take a look.

Duan Rong then looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Xiao Yu, go to Jie Lei's house and take Hu Huanhuan to the clinic with Xiao Qi. She is seriously injured and can't be delayed any longer!"

"Okay!" Xiao Yu agreed and turned away.

After Ximen Kankan and Xiao Yu left, Shen Mizhi also looked at Duan Rong expectantly and asked, "What about me? What should I do?"

Duan Rong said: "Bring me something to eat, I'm a little hungry!"

Shen Mizhi glared at him and said, "I don't have the time to starve you to death, you little beggar!"

Duan Rong smiled, looked at Shen Mizhi and Liu Shushan, and said, "The three brothers are recuperating here! You two can stay here to protect them!"

After hearing what Duan Rong said, Shen Mizhi and Liu Shushan glanced at Jiang Zhe and the other two who were not far away. The condition of the three was indeed very bad.

After Duan Rong finished speaking, he turned and left.

When Shen Mizhi saw Duan Rong was about to leave, she immediately shouted at his back, "Where are you going?"

"Take a shower and change clothes. What? You want to join us?" Duan Rong said.

"Bah!" Shen Mizhi spat on the ground.

Duan Rong laughed and strode away!

He really needed to take a shower and change his clothes! The stuff on his body and face had been stuck there for several days, and it was really uncomfortable!

Duan Rong walked along the alley towards his old house!

Back in the old house, Duan Rong fetched some clean water from the well, wrapped the soap nuts in a towel, and rubbed them into foam.

As Duan Rong was washing, the Xiangu County had already begun to become chaotic, with noises coming from far and near. Yuan Ye and Yang Zhen had already started!
Since this place has been built into a stronghold by Sun Qian, all the evil remnants in here must be cleared out!

After taking a shower, Duan Rong found some clothes to change into in the closet of the old house, and then returned to the place where Jiang Zhe and the others were sitting on the ground practicing qigong and healing their wounds!

It was already dark by this time, and the seven or eight heavily armored cavalrymen had already lit torches!

Shen Mizhi and Liu Shushan were standing not far from Jiang Zhe and the others. Ximen Kankan was also there, chatting with Liu Shushan. They were talking about something and laughing at the same time.

Duan Rong walked over and saw Lu Jin and Bai Yuan, still looking pale and frowning. But Jiang Zhe seemed to be much calmer, and it seemed that his injuries should have almost recovered.

When Ximen Kankan saw Duan Rong coming over, he said, "The City God Temple is empty. In a room in the backyard, several boxes and cages are open. I think that old guy might have run away!"

Duan Rong sighed slightly. There was nothing he could do about it. The people from the sect came late. They only had so many people, so it was inevitable that some would slip through the net.

At this moment, Jiang Zhe suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were no longer listless and painful, but clear.

Jiang Zhe stood up. Although he was practicing Qigong to heal his injuries just now, he listened to all of Duan Rong's arrangements and dispatches.

Blocking the city gates and conducting focused inspections can be said to be a careful and resolute act. In Jiang Zhe's heart, he already admired Duan Rong very much.

Jiang Zhe stood up and saw that Duan Rong had changed his clothes and looked much more energetic. He was just about to go over and chat with Duan Rong.

But suddenly I heard a noisy sound behind me.

It turned out that Yuan Ye and Yang Zhen came to report!
Yuan Ye walked out of the darkness and saw Duan Rong standing there. Although Duan Rong had changed his clothes, his arrows, bow and Minghong sword on his waist were still there!
Yuanye also saw Jiang Zhe who had just stood up. Jiang Zhe's eyes were clear and his face was calm, and it was obvious that he was no longer in danger.

Yuan Ye hesitated slightly, but he just clasped his fists towards Jiang Zhe, then strode to Duan Rong and said respectfully, "Sir! All the strongholds have been surrounded. May I ask where should we start the investigation?"

"Okay!" Duan Rong said, "Let's start from the county government office!"

At this moment, Yang Zhen grabbed a man and pushed him to the ground! The man was covered in dust, with messy gray hair!

When Duan Rong saw the man, his eyes lit up with joy. This man turned out to be the temple priest Xu Dongyang!
Yang Zhen said: "This old guy tried to get out through the dog hole he dug at the base of the city wall, but he was caught by the cavalry brothers who were besieging the city!"

At this time, Jiang Zhe walked over. He saw that Yuan Ye and Yang Zhen were only replying to Duan Rong and completely ignoring his existence. He felt a little unhappy.

Jiang Zhe glanced at Xu Dongyang lying on the ground and said, "He's just an old guy, chop him up!"

"No!" Duan Rong said.

Jiang Zhe's brows were twisted into a knot.

Duan Rong said: "He is the person responsible for delivering secret letters. He knows a lot of secrets and cannot be killed!"

Jiang Zhe's heart moved. Looking at Xu Dongyang's frail body, he said in disbelief, "Is he also a member of the Filthy Blood Sect?"

At this moment, Xu Dongyang suddenly fell to the ground, kowtowed and cried loudly, "My Lord, you are wrong! Three generations of my family have been priests of the City God Temple in this county. I was just scared and fled to avoid the limelight. How could I be a member of the Filthy Blood Cult? I serve the gods and don't even kill chickens!"

At this time, not only Jiang Zhe looked at Duan Rong with suspicion, but even Ximen Kankan seemed to have some doubts. He looked at Xu Dongyang's crying face and his old and frail body, and found it hard to believe that this man could be a member of the Filthy Blood Cult.

Duan Rong noticed everyone's gaze, but his face was calm, without a trace of expression. He suddenly drew out the Minghong Sword and shouted abruptly: "Xu Dongyang!"

"Ah!" Xu Dongyang raised his head when he heard that.

"Go to hell!" The moment Xu Dongyang raised his head, Duan Rong shouted fiercely, and suddenly the Minghong Knife in his hand flashed, and the tip of the knife pointed to the center of Xu Dongyang's eyebrows.

In a split second, Xu Dongyang felt a sudden chill on his scalp as if he had been electrocuted. At that moment, he really thought Duan Rong was going to kill him!
The cold light of the knife and the fierce murderous intent are rushing towards you!

With a flash of cold light, the tip of the knife had already hit his forehead...

Faced with the crisis of death, the Divine Art of Filthy Blood was automatically activated. Blood threads all over Xu Dongyang's body burst out and squirmed and gathered together, blocking Duan Rong's knife at the center of Xu Dongyang's eyebrows!

Duan Rong knew the level of Xu Dongyang's Divine Blood Art. The sword he used was only the power of the first level of the True Qi Realm, which was completely unable to break through the Divine Blood Art's defense!
He didn't want to kill Xu Dongyang, he just wanted to force out his Divine Blood Skill!

(End of this chapter)