NOVEL WEB Chapter 2: The Capital City Imperial Envoy, All were Shocked _2
Their movements were smooth and precise, and in no time, the chopping board was piled with chunks of meat full of texture and strange colors without any signs of spoiling.
Even the older children playing in the alleys were holding demon fangs and strange bones.
Shi Wenbo, Cui Jin, and a few others couldn't believe their eyes.
They had seen many demon massacres where humans were always the weaker party.
Here, however, everything was completely reversed, creating a bizarre scene that left them speechless and uneasy.
Looking around, the number of demons that had invaded Yongzhou was clearly not small.
All those demons, all dead!
Yongzhou could not compare to the Capital City, where the Eight Great Families were concentrated and filled with talents.
Here, even a martial master of the Innate Realm was considered remarkable.
Yet, facing such a number of demons, Yongzhou had managed to hold on, which was simply incredible.
Shi Wenbo and the others were deeply shocked, and their curiosity about the Chief Officer of the Guardian Martial Department grew; they couldn't wait to uncover the secrets behind it.
Ji He suggested, "I think we should split up and then meet here after dusk to exchange information. How about that?"
"Sounds good," the three of them said in unison.
"Then, let's move."
The four of them dispersed in different directions.
Xue Yan saw that Shi Wenbo and the others had already gone far away, and he immediately turned around and headed straight for the outskirts.
Outer City area of Yongzhou.
Various low buildings, scattered everywhere.
Li Antai had been in an especially good mood these past few days.
Since Lord Shen Qing had slain all the demons, he had started a business dealing in demon remains, which had made him a small fortune. He had bought plenty of snacks for his two kids, got several feet of cloth for his wife and elderly mother, and even bought new clothes.
He had even purchased a new quilt.
Life was visibly improving.
All thanks to Lord Shen!
With Lord Shen guarding them, he sometimes even wished for more demon tides.
Yongzhou special demon products, unmatched by any other!
As Li Antai was gleefully thinking about the future, a figure appeared out of nowhere in front of him, blocking his path.
He stopped walking, and on closer inspection, it was one of the gentlemen who had split up earlier.
This gentleman was the youngest of the four. Li Antai remembered that he hadn't spoken before.
Li Antai was puzzled, uncertain of the other party's intentions for returning.
With a habitual smile, he said politely, "May I know what matter brings you here, specifically seeking me out?"
Xue Yan approached with a smile, "Just to ask you a few questions."
"Please ask, sir. I will spare no detail in my answers," Li Antai said ingratiatingly, as his impression of these gentlemen had been quite favorable.
Xue Yan asked, "A few days ago, did anything unusual occur here in Yongzhou?"
"Yes!"
"Oh?" Xue Yan perked up, "Tell me about it."
"It was about three days ago, just as the demons had surged into the city, a colorful radiance suddenly descended from the sky, almost blotting out the sun."
Xue Yan excitedly asked, "Approximately in which direction?"
"Just outside the city to the west, in a barren mountain. You can still see it now, sir. Several of the surrounding mountains have been leveled, it's easy to find."
"That's great," Xue Yan continued to inquire.
Seeing Xue Yan's demeanor, Li Antai threw cold water on his enthusiasm, "However, sir, that place is just a wasteland now, nothing left. Many people, just like you, wanted to try their luck but returned disappointed, empty-handed."
Xue Yan paused slightly.
That wasn't right. If the Spirit Mechanism had appeared, it would have lasted for a long time, not disappearing so easily.
If it had disappeared, there was only one possibility—it had been taken.
Thinking this, Xue Yan's heart sank, a bad premonition forming.
"I ask you, how long did this colorful spectacle last?"
"About half a day, I guess."
Half a day?
"Has anyone explored and encountered anything?"
"Yes! Why wouldn't there be?" Li Antai eagerly started, "I heard that all the big bosses in the city have gone there, and some even say that the reason our Great Qingtian is so formidable is because of the incredible treasures found there."
"Are you referring to the Chief Officer of the Military Department, Shen Qing?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Lord Shen!" Li Antai chattered, "Lord Shen really has good fortune, I heard he even developed a better relationship with Lord Huangfu..."
Indeed, what a coincidence.
Xue Yan's heart stirred.
"That's doable." Shi Wenbo and the other two chorused.
"Then let's get moving. Let's go."
The four of them dispersed in different directions.
Seeing Shi Wenbo and the others had gone far, Xue Yan immediately turned around and ran towards the city outskirts.
Yongzhou Outer City area.
Various low-rise buildings, scattered everywhere.
Li Antai has been in particularly good spirits these past few days.
Since Lord Shen had slain all the demons, he started doing business with demon remains, making a small fortune, buying plenty of snacks for his two kids, and even purchased several yards of fabric for his wife and old mother and got them new clothes.
He even bought a new quilt.
Life visibly improved.
All thanks to Lord Shen!
Having Lord Shen stationed here, sometimes he even wished for more waves of demons.
Yongzhou's unique demons, nowhere else to be found!
As Li Antai blissfully pondered the future, he suddenly noticed a figure appearing ahead, blocking his way.
He halted, focusing his gaze, and it was one of the gentlemen with whom he had parted ways earlier.
This gentleman was the youngest among the four and, in his memory, hadn't spoken much.
Li Antai was puzzled, unsure of the gentleman's intention in returning.
With a habitual smile, he respectfully asked, "May I know why the gentleman has come all this way? Is there anything I can do for you?"
Xue Yan stepped forward and smiled, "Just a few questions."
"Ask away, my young master, I shall reveal all I know," Li Antai ingratiatingly replied.
Xue Yan inquired, "Did anything unusual occur here a few days ago?"
"Yes!"
"Oh?" Xue Yan's spirit perked up, "Tell me more."
"It was about three days ago, shortly after the demons flowed into the city. Suddenly, a rainbow light descended from the sky, practically covering the sun."
Xue Yan eagerly asked, "Where exactly was it?"
"Right in the wild mountains west of the city. Sir, you can still see it now; the surrounding mountains have been flattened. It's easy to find."
"Great," Xue Yan continued.
Noticing Xue Yan's excitement, Li Antai dampened it by saying, "But sir, it's just a barren land now. Nothing's left. Many people, like yourself, thought to try their luck there, but they returned disappointed, empty-handed."
Xue Yan was momentarily stunned.
That's not right. If the Spirit Mechanism had appeared, it should have lasted for quite a while, not disappearing so easily.
If it had disappeared, there was only one possibility—it had been taken.
With this thought, Xue Yan's heart sank with a bad premonition.
"How long did the rainbow phenomenon last?"
"About half a day, I think."
Half a day?
"Has anyone explored and encountered anything?"
"Yes! How could they not have?" Li Antai enthusiastically continued, "I heard that all the major bosses in the city have gone there, and some even say that the reason our Great Qingtian is so powerful is because he found incredible treasures there."
"Are you talking about the Chief Officer of the Military Department, Shen Qing?"
"Yes, yes, Lord Shen!" Li Antai rambled, "Lord Shen is really fortunate. I heard he even developed a closer relationship with Lord Huangfu..."
Indeed, what a coincidence.
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