Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 269 The Qu Family Enters the Game
In Qing Teng County, a demonic calamity has spread, accompanied by a surge of beasts, turning the once peaceful Qing Teng community into a scene of chaos.

Amidst the surging undercurrents, Crocodile Abyss stood atop the black water, gazing towards the distant Green Vine County.

"Old Ghost Aoki is truly patient."

Thinking about the current situation, Crocodile Abyss's expression darkened.

During this period, it led the demons to attack Qing Teng County and achieved considerable success. It originally intended to use this to expose the weakness of the Qingmu family, but the Qingmu family's actions were more reliable than it expected, and they were able to resist the surging beast tide step by step.

Although it seems like a lot of territory has been lost, it has effectively alleviated the monsters' offensive.

"E'tong, how is the situation in Qingyuan County?"

Turning his gaze away, Crocodile Abyss asked a question.

Upon hearing this, a crocodile demon from not far away rushed over.

It is three zhang long, with black crocodile armor, dark yellow eyes, and a fierce aura. It is the eldest son of Crocodile Abyss, who inherited Crocodile Abyss's demon blood and has the cultivation level of Qi Refining Perfection.

"Father, according to the news we've received, there has indeed been some unrest in Qingyuan County, but it seems to have been suppressed and there hasn't been any major disturbance."

With a low voice, Crocodile quickly recounted the relevant information.

Hearing this, Crocodile Abyss frowned even more deeply and interrupted Crocodile Tong with a flick of its claw.

"Hmph, what exactly is Qinghua doing? He's already established his Dao foundation, yet he can't even suppress Qingyuan County?"

With a cold snort, Crocodile Abyss felt a growing dissatisfaction with Lady Qinghua.

The Aoki family has been steadily advancing, and although their current advantage seems significant, it hasn't actually harmed the Aoki family's foundation. Most of those who died were just independent cultivators and vassal families of the Aoki family.

Under such circumstances, it would not be easy to force Aoki out. The best way is to create chaos in the Aoki family's rear as well. This would disrupt the Aoki family's original rhythm, and at that time, the Aoki family would naturally make mistakes. Aoki would also be unable to remain as stable as he is now, and that would be the opportunity.

Unfortunately, Lady Qinghua is really disappointing; she still hasn't managed to settle things properly in Qingyuan County.

"Perhaps Lady Qinghua is afraid of leaving a trace and letting the Qingmu family notice something is wrong?"

Looking at Crocodile Abyss's displeased expression, Crocodile Tong pondered for a moment and offered a guess.

"That would be for the best. I just hope she doesn't have any inappropriate thoughts."

Despite the lingering coldness on his face, Crocodile Abyss harbored suspicions, wondering if this was a deliberate act by Lady Qinghua, intended to force it into a deadly confrontation with Old Ghost Qingmu.

Otherwise, with the strength of Qinghua Niangniang's Dao Foundation, even if she wanted to conceal her traces, it would be easy for her to disrupt the entire Qingyuan County. After all, Qingyuan County is not Qingteng County, and there are no Dao Foundation cultivators in charge. Qi Refining cultivators have no resistance against Dao Foundation cultivators, not to mention that Qinghua Niangniang's Dao Foundation is also extremely good at using poison.

"Go to Qingyuan County yourself and see what Qinghua is up to. No matter what, Qingyuan County must be thrown into chaos. Make her cooperate with me to sweep through the four southern counties. When that happens, I don't believe that old ghost Qingmu can still sit still."

A fierce glint flashed in his dark yellow eyes as Crocodile Abyss gave his orders.

Upon hearing this, Crocodile immediately nodded.

This time was different from the past. Blackwater Dock was determined, and it was precisely because of this that it reached cooperation with several demon clans. Although these clans could not compare to Blackwater Dock, which had a Dao Foundation Great Demon in charge, they also had Qi Refining Perfection cultivators. By uniting with each other and gathering great power, they suppressed the Green Wood Clan.

Under such circumstances, Blackwater Dock would not easily give up, after all, it had paid a considerable price for this attack and was determined to take down the Aoki family. After Crocodile Tong left, Crocodile Yuan, gazing at the distant Green Vine County, fell into deep thought once again.

It was at this moment that a figure quietly appeared. He was wearing a blue robe, with a round face and body, like a ball. His eyes were narrowed into slits, and he always had a gentle smile on his face. He was none other than Qu Shize, the second elder of the Qu family.

The Qu family is the leader of the four western prefectures of the Southern Jing Kingdom. In terms of status, they are similar to the Qingmu family. However, the four western prefectures were established much earlier than the four southern prefectures, and the Qu family has a long history and a much deeper foundation than the Qingmu family.

“Fellow Daoist Crocodile Abyss, your actions are still too slow. Although the royal family is currently preoccupied with its own problems, if this drags on for too long, unforeseen changes may occur.”

With a smile on his face, Qu Shize turned his gaze to Crocodile Abyss.

Hearing this, Crocodile Yuan's dissatisfaction with Lady Qinghua grew even stronger, but he showed no sign of it on his face.

As a demon, it must have its own methods to stand firm in this desolate land for so many years. It had made contact with the Qu family a long time ago and reached a cooperation agreement with them.

The Qu family mainly cultivates water and qi, and the two families exchange resources with each other, so they live a decent life. However, in recent years, as the Qu family's eldest elder has made a breakthrough, the Qu family has become increasingly powerful, which has inevitably given rise to some different thoughts in its heart.

After all, although it was willing to cooperate with the Qu family, it did not really want to be the Qu family's dog. It was precisely for this reason that it stepped in to help Lady Qinghua advance to the Dao Foundation stage.

In this way, it can not only gain a Daoist partner to help its own cultivation, but also make itself more confident in facing the Qu family, since there is a big difference between one Daoist foundation and two Daoist foundations.

"Old Ghost Aoki is cunning and not easy to deal with. We must strike decisively. If we alert him, we may not have another chance."

"Qinghua has just laid the foundation and needs time to mature. Being too hasty will only cause problems."

With a calm expression, Crocodile Abyss appeared confident and composed.

Upon hearing this, Qu Shize gave Crocodile Abyss a deep look.

Compared to before, Crocodile Abyss is now more confident in facing him. However, he has to admit that Crocodile Abyss's emergence of a new Dao Foundation cultivator is truly beyond the expectations of the Qu family. After all, even the Qu family cannot simply cultivate a Dao Foundation cultivator on their own.

Fortunately, this matter is not entirely a bad thing for the Qu family. After all, what the Qu family wants is the Southern Jing Kingdom, and the Chen family is the Qu family's biggest rival. It is always good to have two more powerful Dao Foundation Demons to help them.

"It's good that you have a plan, but the matter of the Aoki family still needs to be resolved as soon as possible, and it can't be delayed any longer."

With a solemn expression, Qu Shize made his stance clear.

Hearing this, and seeing the unsmiling expression on Qu Shize's face, Crocodile Abyss nodded, knowing that Qu Shize truly didn't want to wait any longer.

"I understand, I will find an opportunity as soon as possible."

With a low voice, Crocodile Abyss made his promise.

Upon hearing this, Qu Shize nodded and said nothing more.

Because of their own background issues, the Qingmu family is an anomaly in the entire Nan Jing Kingdom. The Qu family had actually tried to win over the Qingmu family before, but the Qingmu family always remained ambiguous. Now, the Qu family is unwilling to wait any longer, after all, time waits for no one.

Moreover, the Aoki family does indeed have things that the Qu family needs. Since the Aoki family is unwilling to give them, they will have to go and get them themselves.

(End of this chapter)