The Black Fiend Region, though termed a “region” within the Sky Scar, is considerably smaller in area compared to other major regions, consisting of only a few dozen large cities and over a hundred small towns. These cities and towns are spread far apart, each forming its own power base.
The Black Fiend Region is called a “region” primarily because of its unique inclusiveness.
One could say that within the Black Fiend Region, all kinds of people exist, hidden talents and formidable figures alike.
Qingxuan Town is located in the eastern part of the Black Fiend Region. Among the hundred or so towns in the Black Fiend Region, it is relatively obscure and unremarkable.
The town is populated entirely by cultivators, with not a single mortal to be found.
In fact, there isn’t a single mortal in the entire Black Fiend Region!
Such a dangerous and malevolent place is utterly unsuitable for mortal habitation.
Perhaps there were mortals in the past, but they were likely killed off, and over time, no one dared to live there anymore.
Qingxuan Town is quite large, but the total number of cultivators within it probably doesn’t exceed 200,000.
Every corner of the town is constantly filled with battles, laughter, curses, and all sorts of shocking events.
Today, Qingxuan Town is particularly lively!
Because newcomers have arrived in town.
Normally, newcomers in Qingxuan Town wouldn’t be a big deal. In a place like the Black Fiend Region, the flow of cultivators is naturally high, and everyone is usually busy, so no one pays much attention.
It wasn’t even because the newcomer opened a tavern; opening a tavern is no big deal.
The main reason they caught everyone’s attention was that the tavern owner was extremely arrogant!
The tavern was named “Longevity Tavern”!
Goodness, in this world, who dares to speak of immortality??
These cultivators are all ruthless characters who live on the edge of a knife, generally not submitting to anyone unless they have the strength.
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, strength is the ultimate truth.
If the tavern owner has some strength, that’s one thing. If not, they won’t be so polite, at best smashing the tavern and its signboard, at worst outright killing the owner!
Arrogance comes at a price!!
However, many people, their eyes gleaming, were eager to watch the spectacle. While there were indeed some simple-minded, muscle-bound types, they were definitely in the minority!
Daring to open a tavern in the Black Fiend Region and naming it “Longevity Tavern,” could the owner really be tired of living?
Or perhaps, they truly have some means…
“Let’s go, let’s go. That tavern is opening today. I heard a lot of people are going to check it out. Surely, some will be unhappy and go to test the waters. Let’s go grab a spot and watch the fun.”
“Heh, I can’t wait to see that arrogant tavern owner get slaughtered…”
“Oh, come on, Old Fourth, don’t be so quick to judge. If they dare to open a tavern in the Black Fiend Region, they must have some strength, right?”
“Heh, in this Sky Scar, there are plenty of self-important people. Maybe they have some strength, but probably not much.”
“……”
Many cultivators, laughing and joking, headed towards a certain area in the town.
Many street vendors and shop owners along the way also closed up shop and rushed over. Making money could wait; watching the excitement was more important.
Meanwhile, in an incredibly luxurious mansion in the town.
A clear, bell-like laugh rang out.
“Longevity Tavern? Interesting. You said the tavern is opening today?”
A young girl asked with great interest.
The girl had long, flowing white hair and delicate, elf-like features, but she was playing with a sinister-looking purple snake in her hand.
The snake coiled around her forearm, its head raised high, flicking its tongue.
“Miss…” The maid bowed, but before she could finish.
Evelyn Zuo suddenly put away her smile and said coldly, “How many times have I told you to call me ‘Young Master’!”
The maid turned pale with fright and quickly knelt down, trembling as she said, “Young Master, please forgive me. This servant misspoke. This servant deserves to die!”
“Yes, you do deserve to die. How many times has this been?” Evelyn Zuo said.
Without waiting for the maid to respond in fear, she continued, “This is the second time. If there’s a third, let Little Purple eat you.”
As she spoke, the purple snake in her hand seemed to fix its eyes on the maid.
The maid shuddered and said tremblingly, “Yes…”
“Get up.” Evelyn Zuo’s smile returned.
The maid didn’t dare to be careless. She had served Evelyn Zuo for a long time and knew her capricious nature well. She got up, bowed, and continued the previous topic.
“Young Master, that tavern is said to be opening today. It seems many people have gone to watch the excitement.”
Evelyn Zuo nodded, pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, “Let’s go. I want to see what kind of skills the owner of this tavern, who dares to name it ‘Longevity,’ possesses.”
The maid was startled and said urgently, “Young Master, there’s no need for you to go personally for such a trivial matter… The town is currently buzzing with rogue cultivators. The major powers either don’t care or are watching from behind the scenes. So far, no major power has stepped forward. After all… if the tavern’s name doesn’t match its reality, the power that steps forward will lose face… At that time, the Lord…”
The maid was anxious. After all, the young lady was the daughter of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and going out represented the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Evelyn Zuo paused, turned her head, and said coldly, “Are you teaching me how to do things?”
The maid trembled and lowered her head.
“Do you think I would just go like this?”
Evelyn Zuo finished speaking, muttered something under her breath, and her white hair turned black. Her appearance transformed into that of a handsome young man. She then placed the purple snake into her bosom, changed her clothes in a flash, and finally, with a flip of her hand, a paper fan appeared.
In an instant, she transformed from a chilling snake-raising girl into a carefree young master.
However, her body still appeared somewhat delicate.
The maid sighed in relief but worriedly said, “Young… Young Master, in this Black Fiend Region’s Qingxuan Town, looking like a scholar might attract trouble from those who don’t know better. If…”
“Enough!”
Evelyn Zuo slapped her!
With a loud smack, the maid was sent flying, landing on the ground, covering her reddened face with tears in her eyes.
“After all this time, do you think I don’t know you’re here to monitor me on behalf of the Lord? I haven’t killed you out of respect for him. But if you truly anger me, even if I kill you, he’ll at most be more displeased with me.”
Evelyn Zuo’s handsome face was expressionless, and her tone was indifferent.
After speaking, she ignored the trembling maid kneeling on the ground, opened her paper fan, and walked out.
The maid staggered to her feet, sweating profusely, as if she had just walked through the gates of hell. She was terrified but remembered the Lord’s orders and cautiously followed.
However, she didn’t dare to speak again. On one side was the Lord, on the other was the young lady. She was caught in the middle, unable to balance.
But compared to the young lady, the Lord’s fearsome reputation was even more terrifying…
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