All Heavens: Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts Starting from the Republic of China

When the group arrived at the city gate.

A few ordinary citizens, as representatives, stepped out from the bustling crowd.

There are men and women, old and young, rich and poor.

They were "representatives of the people" specially selected by Wang, the clerk who remained in the county government office.

One of the elderly men, with a white beard and the appearance of a country gentleman, approached Fu Ze with a bouquet of flowers, his expression excited.

"Master Fu, it's all thanks to you! You've managed to eliminate the zombies, so we, the people of this county, no longer have to live in fear."

"Yes, Master Fu, thank you!"

A little girl, around ten years old, swayed her braids and thanked Fu Ze in a clear, crisp voice.

Although they were arranged by Master Wang, they were genuinely grateful to know that Fu Ze was in charge and determined to eliminate the zombies.

Fu Ze did not accept the flowers from the elderly local gentry; he simply smiled and waved his hand.

"Although I spearheaded the campaign to eliminate zombies and evil cultivators, the real work was done by these ordinary militia soldiers behind me. They faced zombies and evil cultivators without fear or fleeing, demonstrating courage truly akin to that of soldiers."

Ah this...

The old man, the other representatives, and the onlookers all wore expressions of disbelief.

They knew these seasoned soldiers all too well what they were like on a regular basis!

Most of them aren't exactly good people.

We should be thankful if they don't bully and dominate the market. Is it really as good as Master Fu says?

The soldiers in the foreign gun and artillery units felt a little embarrassed when they heard Fu Ze praising them like that—it was Master Fu flattering them!

"So, thank them, give them the flowers."

As Fu Ze spoke, he stepped to the side, turning back to survey all the soldiers participating in the battle. Then, with a slight smile, he turned and walked through the city gate.

Master Wang immediately understood and raised his fist, shouting.

"Thank you, officers! Thank you for ridding the people of this scourge and protecting the peace and security of the land."

"Thank you, sir, for ridding the people of this scourge and eliminating the zombies and evil forces..."

"Sir, these are some steamed meat buns from my shop! Eat a few while they're hot."

"I have some meat pies here. They're juicy and delicious!"

Seeing that someone was taking the lead, the people cheered and surrounded the members of the rifle and artillery teams, expressing their gratitude.

These seasoned soldiers were completely dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

Some had their faces flushed red, some had their mouths agape and didn't know what to say, and some didn't know where to put their hands...

For a moment, I was at a loss!

Normally, they handle the insults and curses of the people with ease—either they directly beat them up with fists and feet, or they laugh and pretend they didn't hear it.

But now, faced with the sincere gratitude of the people in the county, he doesn't know how to respond.

They could only scratch their heads and chuckle sheepishly.

Fu Ze walked through the crowded people, his expression calm and composed.

Liu Aijin followed closely beside him, jogging all the way, wiping her sweat and flattering him.

"Master Fu, look how grateful the people are after your intervention! You are truly a great benefactor of Fuyang County!"

Fu Ze's voice was calm, yet tinged with a hint of wistfulness.

"What simple and honest people they are! They don't ask for much. As long as they have shelter from the wind and rain and food to eat in this chaotic world, they are grateful."

"Look, no matter how much you, Liu Aijin, arbitrarily increase taxes and extort money from the people, these militia soldiers eat without paying and run up debts... as long as you really do something practical, the people will be grateful. They should be able to tell which tastes better, the buns they robbed or the buns the people gave them."

"You, County Chief Liu, should be able to tell the difference better, shouldn't you?"

Of course, if you can't tell the difference, it means you're not very intelligent, not human, and Fu Ze will use inhuman methods to deal with you.

Liu Aijin fell silent, a rare occurrence for her.

He stopped flattering Fu Ze and simply followed silently beside him, lost in thought.

The soldiers continued to receive the welcome and hospitality of the people, while Fu Ze and Liu Aijin returned to the county government.

……

In the main hall of the county government mansion.

Fu Ze sat upright in the armchair, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing while waiting for Yu Mingzi to return.

Yu Mingzi had just gone off alone to pursue the evil cultivator who had been injured by the cannon fire, and Fu Ze and the others hadn't returned after finishing off the zombies. So Fu Ze didn't wait for him there and chose to lead the team back to the city.

He knew that Yu Mingzi's cultivation level was much higher than his own. Dealing with the evil cultivator who had been blasted to the brink of death by the cannons shouldn't be a problem.

All you need to do is patiently wait for Yu Mingzi's good news at the county government.

Fu Ze remained calm, while Liu Aijin was restless.

He stood up and looked around, then secretly glanced at Fu Ze, his heart pounding and his mind wandering.

After waiting for about half an hour, Liu Aijin could no longer contain herself. She rubbed her hands together and cautiously approached, her voice trembling.

"Master Fu...look, now the zombies are gone, and the two evil cultivators are dead...can the spell you cast on me to control my soul be lifted?"

Fu Ze slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calmly falling on him.

With just one glance, Liu Aijin froze in fright, cold sweat instantly soaking her back.

He quickly lowered his head and cried out in grievance.

"I...I'm not rushing you, it's just...I'm just really scared..."

Who wouldn't be afraid?

Liu Aijin never wanted to experience that excruciating pain, like her soul being torn apart, again.

In his younger days, when he was young, he was a ruthless character who charged into battle amidst a hail of bullets!

On one occasion, while fighting with other warlords for territory, he was shot twice in the abdomen, but he still managed to kill three enemies despite the excruciating pain.

This shows that they have a high pain tolerance.

However, after being affected by Fu Ze's [Four True Soul Control Spell] once, he was filled with fear.

This shows how powerful this spell is!

This technique is one of the highest-level spells in "The Great Manifestation of Powerful Magic Techniques of the Southern Transmission of Maoshan Magic Altar". If it weren't for the "Order of the Heavens" cheat, Fu Ze would not have been able to learn it.

Because in his original world, the [Four Truths Soul Control Spell] itself was lost during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China period.

Looking at the terrified Liu Aijin, Fu Ze spoke calmly.

"I didn't say I didn't understand, but I won't understand it immediately either."

Liu Aijin's face turned pale, and her expression was one of utter grief.

"Master Fu! I know I was wrong! I will definitely be diligent in my duties and love the people from now on, and I promise I will never be greedy for money again, and I will never oppress the people again! Please forgive me!"

Fu Ze ignored his panic and chuckled.

"Magistrate Liu, do not be afraid. The curse I cast on you is not a death curse, but the 'Yearly Contract Curse.' It needs to be tested once a year and broken with special talismans in order to maintain peace for a year."

what?

Liu Aijin was startled and looked up blankly.

"I will explain the details to you in person after Master Yumingzi returns safely. Otherwise, it will be useless to explain without him here."

Ah this!

Liu Aijin complained bitterly.

he thought.

"What if that old Taoist priest fails, or even if he perishes along with that evil cultivator, am I going to die with him?"