Douluo Continent: Azure Dragon Slays Evil, Qilin Suppresses the World

He dragged the two of them along, with Zi Ji following behind. The four of them left the city lord's mansion and headed towards the city gate.

The streets were quiet, and there was no one around even though it was late at night. Occasionally, patrolling soldiers would appear, but they were scared away by a single glance from Ziji.

They soon arrived at the city gate, where Xuanqing threw the two men to the ground. He then took out a rope from his robes.

He swung the rope up to the city gate tower, made a noose, and then lifted the city lord by the neck and put it in the noose.

The city lord was so frightened that he wet his pants and struggled desperately.

"Spare me! Spare me! I'll give you all the money."

Xuanqing ignored him and looked at the steward. Ziji also put him on the harness, and the two of them were hung at the city gate like two dried-up pieces of meat.

Xuanqing tied the account book to the city lord's body to ensure that someone could see it.

As dawn broke, someone came to open the city gate. The city guards watched, and the two people hanging there screamed in terror.

Soon, the whole place was in an uproar. People flocked to the city gate, pointing and talking about it.

"Isn't that the city lord? Why is he hanging up like that?"

"Serves him right! This corrupt official oppresses the people; he should have died long ago!"

"Look, the ledger on his body! It's evidence of the slave trade!"

The crowd erupted in cheers.

Some people picked up stones and threw them, some people spat at them, but the two of them couldn't hear or feel anything, because they had already died.

Xuanqing watched this scene from a distance.

"Let's go, to the next place."

Zi Ji silently followed, and the two disappeared into the morning mist. The commotion at the city gate continued, but it was no longer relevant to them.

As Xuanqing walked, he pondered, and after this incident, he seemed to have understood something.

Although the Azure Dragon and the Qilin are both auspicious beasts, they never protect any particular person or force, but all living beings in the world.

Every life deserves to be treated kindly.

This perfectly aligns with the concepts of harmony between humanity and nature, and benevolence and compassion for all.

He is neither a Qilin nor a Azure Dragon.

He is Xuan Qing, an ordinary person who is a bit lucky, and all he needs to do is do what he believes is right.

He knew that bad people couldn't be killed off completely, but he would kill as many as he could.

He will continue his journey through this mortal world, going wherever he sees, asking his own heart, and also asking for directions.

As Xuan Qing walked and pondered, two slightly amused voices suddenly echoed in his mind, each containing only one word.

【Can】

【good】

Xuanqing was stunned.

Is this... the voice of the Azure Dragon and the Qilin?

Did they approve of it?

Although I still had some doubts, I quickly came to terms with it. What did it matter whether they were alive or dead?

As long as he does the right thing and has a clear conscience, he will continue regardless of whether others approve or not.

Xuanqing turned to look at Ziji and asked casually.

"Murasaki, how have you been feeling lately?"

Zi Ji thought for a moment.

"It's a strange feeling, I can't quite describe it, but it's not bad."

She used to live in the Star Dou Great Forest, where her days consisted of fighting, vying for territory, and sleeping; her life was very monotonous.

Now, following Xuanqing around, we see all walks of life, with sorrow and joy, good and evil.

Although it sometimes hurts to see those oppressed people, I feel a greater sense of fulfillment.

Xuan Qing smiled.

"This is the reality of all human nature. Even the most ordinary animals have emotions, only the intensity of those emotions varies."

"If we're talking about the difference between humans and soul beasts in terms of emotions, then soul beasts are relatively simple and direct, while the human heart is much more complex."

Zi Ji seemed to be deep in thought. She did indeed sense that human minds were too complicated and convoluted.

Sometimes, even when you hate someone to death, you can still smile. Soul beasts can't do that. They'll be friendly if they like someone, and beat them if they hate them.

Time flies, like a fleeting moment; a year and ten months have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, the two traveled to many towns, from remote villages to bustling metropolises.

I have witnessed all kinds of human warmth and coldness, from couples supporting each other through thick and thin to brothers turning against each other.

Some businessmen operate with integrity, while others are unscrupulous and cheat; some officials are honest and upright, while others are corrupt and prey on the people.

Xuanqing intervenes when he encounters injustice, sometimes by secretly investigating and collecting evidence, and sometimes by taking direct action with swift and decisive measures.

He has killed many people, but saved even more. He didn't deliberately count them, but he kept a mental record of it.

The change in Zi Ji was obvious; she became more down-to-earth and was no longer as cold as before.

She can laugh, get angry, and show sympathy. Although she still doesn't talk much, her eyes have become much more lively.

Xuanqing has changed even more. He is still more than three months away from turning ten, but his soul power has already reached level thirty-seven.

His height is even more exaggerated, approaching 1.9 meters, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, an inverted triangle body shape, and clearly defined muscle lines.

Before, when they walked together, they looked like siblings, but now... they look more like a couple?

Standing next to him, Zi Ji was half a head shorter, and Zi Ji sometimes thought so too.

Her face would turn red every time she thought about it, but she didn't dare to say it and kept it to herself.

The two traveled from border villages to small towns, then to major cities, wandering around before finally returning to Sunset Forest.

When the two entered the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo was stunned for a while, staring wide-eyed as he looked them up and down.

He asked tentatively, in an uncertain tone.

"Young master?"

Xuanqing replied.

"What, don't you recognize me?"

Dugu Bo shook his head.

"I really don't recognize you anymore. When you left, you only reached my chest, but now you're half a head taller than me."

He gestured, looking incredulous. In less than two years, he had grown so tall.

Xuanqing didn't pay attention and instead asked about the important matter.

"Is the herb garden alright?"

"What could possibly happen? Those with sense will recognize this place by the sight of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent venom outside; those without sense will simply turn into a thick liquid."

Has anything major happened in Tiandou City?

Dugu Bo thought for a moment.

"Not at all. But there is an interesting story. Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family has been pursuing Yan Yan recently, but he can't beat her right now."

"After Yan Yan's martial spirit evolved, his strength increased dramatically, and there were few people of his age who could rival him."

Xuan Qing agreed with this point. Even if Dugu Yan's level was not high, she still had a soul power of level 38 or above.

In addition to having a more potent venom than the Azure Phosphorus Serpent, the Azure Phosphorus Poison Dragon also possesses formidable physical strength, even surpassing the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex in terms of sheer physical prowess.

Xuanqing suddenly remembered something and asked with a frown.

"You dare leave her out there alone now? Those Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex guys are like dogs seeing shit when they see a dragon-type martial soul."

Dugu Bo waved his hand.

"Now Yan Yan has gone on a trip with them for a year, and I also got a guarantee from Prince Xue Xing that if anything happens to Yan Yan, I will turn Tian Dou City into a dead land."

Xuanqing thought for a moment.

"How about this, I'll pack up the valuables here, then you won't have to keep an eye on this place."

Without further ado, half an hour later, all the immortal herbs and medicinal materials that were over ten thousand years old were stored in the space.

The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well suddenly became much emptier, but the remaining ordinary medicinal herbs were enough for Dugu Bo's needs.

Xuanqing clapped his hands.

"Come on, take me to see the Heaven Dou City. I've never been to the Heaven Dou City before."

Dugu Bo's eyes lit up.

"No problem, if you want to go, young master, I'll lead the way. It's just Tiandou City; I know it very well."

The three left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and headed towards Heavenly Dou City.