Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 581 Dulong Manor: The Local Evil Tiger Gets Retribution
When Chu Danqing returned, he was leading a stubborn donkey.

Chu Danqing told it to go east, but it insisted on going west.

If you try to make it stop, it will eventually have to move.

This infuriated Chu Danqing so much that she couldn't help but beat it up before it finally calmed down.

When he returned, Chai Jungui also introduced the woman.

The woman's name was Cheng Jingniang. Her father was a former Imperial Censor who lost his post because of the corrupt officials in power.

In the end, he could only take his wife and children back to his hometown, but he never expected to encounter such a disaster on the way. Not only did they die far from home, but they were also all mutilated.

"My brother is an honest and upright man. You won't be treated badly if you follow him," was all Chu Danqing could say.

The way he said it was ambiguous made Chai Jungui feel embarrassed.

This was a woman from an official family; Chai Jungui would never have dared to even dream of such a thing in the past.

As a result, he received this special treatment after only two days with Chu Danqing.

He thought to himself that he had indeed chosen the right person to follow.

"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's go down the mountain and find a manor to stay in. This place is not safe to stay for long," Chu Danqing said.

Chai Jungui and Cheng Jingniang naturally agreed with his words.

There was a mass grave not far away, and spending the night there would be a challenge for them.

After descending the mountain along the road, we headed back according to the map.

On the way, Chu Danqing casually opened the Brilliant-level treasure chest that Dong Da had dropped.

[You have opened: Treasure Chest (Brilliant), and obtained: Star Lord Essence - Roadblock, Paradise Points x4100]

【Star Lord's Essence - On the Road】

[Type: consumables]

【Quality: Brilliant】

[Effect: After use, it can increase the progress of designated wolf-type or star-type talents and class talents by 10.]

Chu Danqing glanced at the so-called Star Lord Essence and casually tossed it into his storage space.

It's easy to use, but it's not very useful to him.

He possesses neither the talents of wolves nor those of stars.

Although it can only be sold, its value is not low.

Wolves may be a niche species, but quite a few people in the park own astropods.

'Could it be that all the treasure chests dropped by those descending star lords later are filled with star lord essence?' Chu Danqing muttered to himself.

If that's the case, then Chu Danqing will make a fortune.

However, Chu Danqing also knew that these descended star lords were easier to kill at the moment, but once they joined forces with the true emperor, they would probably not be so easy to kill.

The mutual support between the ruler and his ministers will greatly enhance their spiritual essence.

Just like the Crimson-Bearded Fire Dragon and Black Tiger Star Lord before it, it achieved a synergistic effect where 1+1 is greater than 2.

The more star deities gather around the true emperor, the stronger his overall strength and individual abilities will be.

As for intercepting the deal first? That depends on whether Chu Danqing's identity as the Star Lord of Mars and Chai Jungui's Panmu Azure Dragon Primordial Spirit are powerful enough.

Otherwise, how could he intercept someone if he didn't even know where they were?
However, if nothing unexpected happens, they will probably get entangled with this chosen one and the descended star lord.

Otherwise, their identities as a descended star lord and a false king would be meaningless.

In terms of positioning, he's a clown who serves as a stepping stone for the true emperor.

You definitely have to do something to offend the other party in order to attract hatred.

So if they don't strike first to draw out the hatred, then they'll be the ones who suffer next.

Chai Jungui is a case in point. Since his honesty and integrity cannot attract the other party's hatred, then let him suffer and hate them instead.

As dusk fell, the group didn't have to spend the night outdoors; instead, they arrived safely at a village.

The manor was called Dulong Manor, but they noticed something was wrong as soon as they entered.

"Uncle, I am very grateful for your hospitality." Chai Jungui hurriedly asked a middle-aged man who was walking back quickly by the roadside, "May I ask if there is a place to stay in this village?"

Hearing Chai Jungui's words, the middle-aged man sighed, "We did have some, but it's not convenient to stay at the manor these days."

"Even if you wanted to find lodging, you couldn't."

Upon hearing this, Chai Jungui also looked puzzled: "What major event has occurred in the village?"

"It's a tragic story. The entire family of the estate owner was slaughtered by two men a few days ago." The middle-aged man paused here, "But they deserved it."

“That landlord used to block the bridge to collect taxes and bully the villagers. He was a notorious local tyrant. Now he’s fallen on hard times and deserves his retribution.”

Upon hearing these two words, Chu Danqing immediately recalled Chai Jungui's previous ordeal, which was highly likely to have been caused by Zhao Yuanlang, the Crimson-Bearded Fire Dragon, and Zheng Ziming, the Black Tiger Star Lord.

"Those people are all dead, so what's inconvenient about it?" Chai Jungui thought similarly to Chu Danqing, but he still asked.

However, the middle-aged man said helplessly, "It would be better if they all died."

"That day, many servants and slaves escaped, but some clever ones went to invite the young lady who was studying with the old lady Pantuo to come back and take revenge."

"Judging by our pace, it will probably be tonight or tomorrow. If you stay here, there will inevitably be some complications. I think you should find a dilapidated temple outside to stay temporarily."

Chu Danqing was also puzzled by what the other party said: "Several days have passed, and the person has probably disappeared without a trace. How can we find our enemy?"

The family that owns Dulong Village has been dead for several days. Can we find them if we rush back now?
"I don't know about that. You'd better leave quickly, lest..." Before the middle-aged man could finish speaking, they heard the rapid sound of hooves. A woman rode back on horseback, followed by several servants on horseback.

The woman glanced at them, then pulled on the reins and stopped in front of them.

"Who are these people?" the woman asked as soon as she opened her mouth.

This person was clearly the young lady the middle-aged man had mentioned.

“Young lady, we are merchants seeking lodging,” the middle-aged man hurriedly said.

The woman looked them up and down, then said, "It's not convenient to stay at the manor these days, so please make yourselves at home."

"Okay." Chu Danqing simply replied, then looked at the middle-aged man and asked, "Where nearby is there a dilapidated temple where we can take shelter?"

“Yes, yes, yes, there is a place north of the village, only three miles away.” The middle-aged man pointed out the way.

Chu Danqing casually took out a small silver particle and handed it to the other party, saying, "Thank you."

The woman didn't say anything upon seeing this, but only rode her horse home after watching Chu Danqing and the others leave.

"How come those two first joined forces with bandits, and then did such a righteous act?" Cheng Jingniang asked, puzzled.

At first, she thought he was a really bad guy, but she never expected him to do such a good thing.

"That's all there is to it—a chivalrous spirit. Make friends based on personal preference, and act according to your own will," Chu Danqing said casually.

Such people can gain influence because they have connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Just like this time, if no one told you, who would know that Zhao Yuanlang was chatting and laughing with cannibalistic bandits not long ago?

On the contrary, once their reputation spread, people believed that the two men had killed the entire Sit-on Tiger family and rid the people of a scourge.

But this is indeed the case.

In this respect alone, Chai Jungui is no match for him.

If things continue to develop in this way, Zhao Yuanlang's reputation will gradually build up, waiting to become an asset when he makes a name for himself in the future.

As for ruining the other person's reputation? How could that be?
Those who don't know them don't care at all, and those who do know them won't believe it either.

In the end, those who used such methods became the clowns themselves.

They're operating under a turbulent and chaotic situation; such conspiracies and tricks will not only fail to work, but may even backfire.

“Brother, this person is extraordinary. Let’s avoid them,” Chai Jungui said.

Chu Danqing smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, we won't run into each other anyway."

"The trouble they caused in Dulong Village happened several days ago; who knows where they went?"

Actually, he wasn't sure himself when he said that.

After all, the young lady of Dulong Manor is still alive. If we take the method of eliminating the root of the problem, she probably hasn't gone far.

As they were talking, they heard the familiar sound of horses' hooves again.

Looking back, I saw that the young lady of Dulong Manor was riding a peach blossom horse and had changed her appearance.

She styled her hair in a coiled dragon bun and fastened it with a double phoenix golden headband.

He was wearing chainmail and a red brocade robe.

The breastplate on the chest, and the nine-strand braided armor.

He carried two swords at his waist, their blades concealed in their sheaths.

She rode past on horseback, looking every bit the part of a female general, only glancing at Chu Danqing who had stepped aside as she passed.

Behind her followed a dozen or so knights.

"Brother, these knights seem rather strange." Chai Jungui sensed something was amiss using the Panmu Azure Dragon's primordial spirit.

Chu Danqing, however, was able to figure out the origin of the story by relying on his knowledge of the identity he remembered.

"This woman is indeed extraordinary; just look at her horsemanship—she's clearly skilled in both archery and horsemanship."

"As for those knights, they are skilled in magic, such as turning beans into soldiers, cutting paper into horses, and drinking thatch into swords."

"This move is indeed poorly executed; it's just a show and won't amount to anything," Chu Danqing commented.

He was learning from a master, so he definitely couldn't use his full skills, but judging his abilities based on the knowledge he remembered was still no problem.

"Oh? So the Pantuo Old Mother whom this young lady of Dulong Village worships is a true cultivator." Chai Jungui was also surprised.

Chu Danqing shook his head: "I don't know, but I do have magic powers."

"But this woman is probably in grave danger."

"She's heading in a similar direction to us. If she's lucky, we might be able to lend her a hand."

He didn't think the other party would be a match for Zhao Yuanlang.

Knowing magic is impressive, but the other party also has immortals, Buddhas, ghosts, and gods by their side.

To use magic against Zhao Yuanlang would be like showing off one's skills in front of Guan Yu.

"Brother, if we hurry up, we might be able to meet those two too?" Chai Jungui felt frustrated, as if they were surrounded by the other side.

"I guess so, but it's already dark, we can't rush it." Chu Danqing said jokingly, "Or do you want to spar with that Zhao Yuanlang?"

"No, no, he's been a wandering knight for years. How could I, a mere umbrella seller, be a match for him?" Chai Jungui said sullenly. "Let's take a detour to avoid running into him."

"Taking a detour is probably not an option," Chu Danqing replied with a smile.

(End of this chapter)