Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 523 Coming
Just as I guessed.

The unrest was not limited to the Black Dragon Gang and the Pai Sect; it spread at an alarming rate along the coast of the East China Sea.

In less than a month, internal strife broke out in various places, and regions were attacked by monsters.

All waterways were thus disrupted.

However, due to the lack of information, ordinary people were unaware of this. Only some large merchants noticed the anomaly, and with various rumors circulating, very few people really paid attention.

Until two months later.

A fierce battle erupted in Yuanding City, the largest city in Taiyuan Prefecture, and the Great Demon of Mangshan officially appeared.

Three months later.

Zhenhai City was destroyed.

The Huang family of Zhenhai City, who had some contact with Zhu Ju, also suffered a great calamity. A second-rank expert of the Huang family was killed by a Tianpeng demon king. If it weren't for the Yue family expert from Lianshan Island coming to their aid, the Huang family would probably have been wiped out.

This battle.

It is said that a peak-level expert clashed in the void, causing mountains to collapse and hundreds of miles of land to become barren.

For a while.

The chaos was difficult to contain.

half year later.

The water city has fallen.

Shuicheng is only a few days' journey from Taiyuan Prefecture, and that's on foot for an average person; if one were to ride a fast horse, it would only take a day.

Only then did ordinary people realize that something was wrong.

Zhu Mansion.

Everyone gathered in the living room.

"The lord ordered the city gates to be closed, and the fleeing civilians were all kept outside the city. The sheer number of them was terrifying."

Zhang, the head nurse, shook his head, his expression complex.

"Among the refugees were bandits, thieves, and even monsters from Mangshan, which made the situation outside the city complicated, and there were many people selling their heads for profit."

"Hmph!" someone in the arena scoffed.
"If it were just to prevent refugees from causing trouble, that would be fine, but as far as I know, as long as you pay enough money, you can still enter the city. The lord of the prefecture will stop at nothing to make money."

Zhu Ju turned his head to look, and saw that it was Qian Hu.

Qian Shiyao, who was standing next to Qian Hu, frowned upon hearing this and tugged at his sleeve, giving him a meaningful look.

Clearly, they didn't want him to talk nonsense.

That's not entirely untrue.

Zhou Ruxuan gently frowned and sighed:

"Our Lord is so greedy for money that it has reached an incomprehensible level."

"These were the words of my father."

“When the Green Robe Gang still existed, they collected taxes for the City Lord’s Mansion. Only a small portion of that was handed over to the Divine Dynasty; the rest was divided between the Green Robe Gang and the City Lord’s Mansion,” Ming Nianwei said.
"Whether it's bandit suppression outside the city or disaster relief funds, as long as they pass through the city lord's mansion, they will be skinned alive."

"Ah……"

"Given Yan Ji's personality, he would probably choose to flee immediately if trouble were to strike."

"Master Ming." Zhang the guard's expression changed.

"Be careful!"

The Lord of the Prefecture represents the Divine Dynasty. It is disrespectful for ordinary people to address him by his name directly, and this is a crime that can be punished.

Ming Nianwei rolled her eyes.

She might have been afraid in the past, but now that her horizons have broadened, she no longer takes a mere manor lord seriously.

"Lord Yan has a fifth-grade cultivation level and hundreds of soldiers. Even if only a small portion of them have mastered battle formation techniques, they are still a considerable force."

Zhu Ju rested his chin on his hand:

"As long as no expert of the third rank appears, Taiyuan Prefecture will not be in danger in the short term."

Even if there is.

With his current methods and strength, he should have no problem protecting himself.

Of course, he didn't say those words aloud.

"Lord."

Ming Nianwei asked in a low voice:
"You haven't been feeling well lately, and your blood and energy levels are sometimes unstable. Is something on your mind?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruxuan quickly turned her head to look, her eyes filled with concern.

"No."

Zhu Ju gently shook his head:

"He was just a bit too ambitious, trying to get rich quick, and ended up choking on his own efforts."

talking.

Sighed helplessly.

The heart of a second-grade demon king was not as easy to refine as he had imagined, after all, it was a realm he had never reached before.

For the past six months, every time I refined the demon heart, I had to face the impact of the remnant soul of the demon king.

Over time.

This caused his refining progress to be slow, and he also appeared tired.

However, it wasn't without its benefits. At least in the battle with the remnant soul of the Demon King, his own primordial spirit became stronger. Once the remnant soul of the Demon King was completely destroyed, his cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, his physical body has been continuously tempered over the past six months and is much stronger than it was six months ago.

"That's the situation." Taking a deep breath, Zhu Ju sat up straight and spoke slowly:
"Currently, the Divine Dynasty has not taken any action, and even the Mountain Island side is unable to cope. We can only sit and watch the situation worsen."

"so……"

"We need to prepare a backup plan."

"Young Master," Zhang the guard said hesitantly.
"You mean... relocation to the north?"

"Not bad." Zhu Ju nodded.
"We haven't reached that point yet, but it's better to be prepared than not. Let's make preparations now to avoid chaos later."

"Make a note of those who are willing to come along, as for those who aren't..."

"It doesn't matter!"

"Yes," Zhang Huyuan nodded in agreement.

"Report!"

At this time.

The guards of the manor were in a hurry.

"The Lord of the Prefecture has ordered that, in order to resist the invasion of demons, next year's taxes be collected ahead of schedule to fund the military."

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Upon hearing this, everyone in the room fell silent.

With the Zhu family's cloth workshop in place, the Zhu family members don't have to worry about paying taxes, but what about the ordinary people?

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"Wow..."

A torrential downpour began.

In the rain.

Two ferocious demons launched a swift and fierce attack on a slender figure.

They have sharp teeth and claws, and a flick of their long tails can make the air roar; a single flash can cover several meters.

Long-tailed monkey demon!

Among the demon race, the monkey is the most human-like and the most clever.

Both of these demons are sixth-rank great demons, with thick skin and flesh, and astonishing strength. In addition, they are agile by nature. Even martial artists of the same sixth rank are usually no match for them.

not to mention.

It's two against one now.

The figure swayed, long sleeves fluttering.

Her originally soft long sleeves suddenly transformed into steel whips, powerful enough to split rocks and shatter stone tablets. Her movements were graceful and ethereal, like a dreamlike dance amidst the water curtain, but in reality, they concealed deadly intent.

"Peng!"

There was a muffled sound.

The two monsters screamed and were sent flying.

However, their extraordinary talents did not cause them any harm. Instead, it aroused their ferocity, and they pounced again with their eyes turning red, their speed and strength increasing dramatically.

"Junior sister, be careful!"

Anxious shouts came from not far away.

"Zheng!"

A melodious sword cry rang out.

The woman stepped back, her feet touching the ground, and a soft sword sprang from her palm, emitting a ringing sound.

Her swordplay was like water dripping on stone, focused on a single point.

The laws of the body are as silent as night rain, mysterious and unpredictable.

The sword's speed was extremely fast, its tip trembling like raindrops hitting banana leaves, making it impossible for the attacking demon to defend against.

"Shh!"

The figures intertwined.

The woman sheathed her sword and stood there, while the two demons behind her froze in place. Then, their bodies burst forth with streaks of blood mist, and their life force vanished instantly.

"it is good!"

"What a fine Xuan Shui Drip Sword! Junior Sister Shuang'er's swordsmanship has improved again. Congratulations!"

"Senior Brother Yuan, you flatter me." Zhu Shuang'er turned her head to look at him, her face as cold as frost, her voice icy:

"Now that the other senior and junior brothers have dealt with the demon, let's continue on our way."

"it is good."

Senior Brother Yuan nodded and waved towards the sky, and immediately a fifth-grade spirit bird slowly landed.

"Junior Sister Shuang'er, I heard you're from this area?"

"Yes."

A slight ripple appeared in Zhu Shuang'er's clear eyes:

I grew up in Taiyuan.

"Perfect!" Senior Brother Yuan laughed.

"We are on our way to assist the Divine Dynasty in slaying demons, and we will be passing through Taiyuan Prefecture. We can rest there for a few days. Junior Sister, you might as well visit some old friends."

"People either begin their relationship when they are young or become acquainted when they are down on their luck; otherwise, it is difficult for them to have genuine feelings for each other."

talking.

He glanced at Zhu Shuang'er meaningfully.

(End of this chapter)