The air grew still.
Kneeling for an hour? These ordinary mortals would surely struggle, especially since they were used to a life of luxury, and with the sun growing hotter…
The Li Shui King’s eyes rolled back, and he staggered, nearly fainting.
Seeing this, Caleb Dong hurriedly moved to pinch his philtrum.
But the Li Shui King pushed him away, lowering his voice to a weak growl, “Caleb, once this is over, see how I punish you!”
Caleb’s face turned pale, and he lowered his head in silence.
The other officials also glared at him with resentment.
Damn it!
As time passed, the sunlight became increasingly scorching.
The people outside the courtyard were already drenched in sweat, and their knees, which had started to hurt, were now numb.
Even some maids and servants passing by were shocked!
They knew who these people were, and that made it even more unbelievable, thinking they must be seeing things.
One of them was a maid who had served Ambrose Lu recently, and her mind was particularly shaken.
“All of you, leave this place immediately. Today, you saw nothing!” Andrew Chen barked at the stunned servants.
These servants were courting death, standing there gawking at the Li Shui King and the officials in their embarrassing state. If the Li Shui King got angry, he couldn’t protect them.
The servants snapped out of it, their faces pale, and quickly left!
The Li Shui King and the officials had no energy to care about this; their vision was already becoming blurry.
Under the blazing sun, their bodies were rapidly losing moisture, and they were about to be dried out.
And not even half an hour had passed…
“Andrew, you know the Immortal. Could you ask him for help? I… I can’t hold on any longer…” the Li Shui King said with a tearful face.
“Yes, Andrew, please ask the Immortal for help. We old bones can’t take it anymore…”
“Andrew, I’ve never asked you for anything in my life. Just this once, please…”
The officials all chimed in, their pleas becoming more desperate, with some old officials even shedding tears.
Andrew Chen recalled Ambrose Lu’s earlier attitude and was startled. He quickly waved his hands with a bitter smile, “Your Majesty, I really don’t know the gentleman well. He’s just staying temporarily. Please don’t make it difficult for me.”
The Li Shui King and the officials stopped pressing him and could only endure the pain with pale faces.
“Andrew, I need to ask you something. Please answer honestly.”
At this moment, Caleb Dong, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
Andrew Chen was taken aback and nodded.
“Is the safety of Moyu Town due to this Immortal?” Caleb asked.
The Li Shui King and the officials immediately perked up, staring intently at Andrew Chen.
Andrew felt immense pressure and finally sighed, knowing he couldn’t hide it any longer. He nodded and said, “Yes, Moyu Town’s peace is because of the gentleman… All the demons that came were slaughtered by him.”
Hiss!
Everyone gasped in shock!
All… all slaughtered?
They knew these demons were…
Even the Immortals from the Cyan Cloud Sect couldn’t handle them!
The Li Shui King opened his mouth to ask something, but a voice suddenly came from the courtyard,
“You may all leave.”
After a moment of stunned silence, everyone was overjoyed!! The Immortal seemed tough-talking but soft-hearted. He had said to kneel for an hour, but now, not even half an hour had passed, and he had forgiven them!!
They struggled to their feet with great difficulty, bowing neatly towards the courtyard.
“Thank you, Immortal!”
………
Two days later.
Outside Moyu Town, countless citizens finally relaxed, and long-lost smiles reappeared on their faces.
They had been in Moyu Town for three days, and there had been no demon disturbances!
Although the living conditions were simple, it was better than the fear and despair during the demon attacks. The people preferred it this way.
The sun quickly set, and another day passed.
But tonight seemed to come faster than usual…
The army had already prepared meals, and the people outside the town lined up with their bowls to get food.
After eating, families gathered and then retired early to their tents.
Tonight was a bit chilly, not suitable for staying outside for long.
Time quietly passed…
At the hour of Hai.
The town and its surroundings fell completely silent, with only soldiers patrolling as usual.
In the distant forest.
Mark Gu and Christopher Tong still sat cross-legged on tree trunks, not having moved for two days.
For cultivators like them, this was a piece of cake. Two days, even two years or ten years, they could endure.
Cultivation knows no time.
Mark Gu, with his eyes closed, said indifferently, “Tonight feels off.”
Christopher Tong suddenly opened his eyes, exclaiming, “Master, you feel it too?”
Bang!
Mark Gu raised an eyebrow and sent Christopher flying off the tree with a palm strike!
Christopher climbed up from the ground, rubbing his aching chest, and looked up at Mark Gu with a wronged expression, “Master, what did I do wrong?”
Mark Gu’s chest heaved slightly, and he took a deep breath, “I don’t want to waste words with a fool like you. Figure it out yourself.”
Christopher scratched his head, not understanding how he had angered his master…
“Master, I…” Christopher was about to ask,
Mark Gu’s eyes suddenly widened, and he said in a deep voice, “It’s here!”
Here? What’s here? Christopher was confused.
Woo-woo-woo-woo—!
At that moment, a fierce wind began to howl!
The night sky’s clouds gathered and scattered, and the trees and grass in the forest, even the countless tents in the distance, swayed violently!
A thick black fog spread rapidly outside Moyu Town with the wind!
In an instant, Moyu Town and its surroundings were in turmoil!!
“This, this is…”
“Why has such a fierce wind suddenly arisen?”
“Army, on alert!! All deputies, lead the soldiers to keep the people inside their tents!!”
“……”
The generals immediately issued orders.
But the wind was too strong, and there were too many people. It was impossible to communicate quickly!
Many people, sensing the commotion, poked their heads out of their tents and were horrified. They had seen this phenomenon before, and panic-stricken cries quickly spread throughout Moyu Town with the wind!
“Demons! It’s definitely demons! The demons are here!!”
“We traveled so far, and these demons still won’t leave us alone!! Heavens!!”
“Father, Mother, I’m scared…”
Meanwhile,
The Li Shui King and others in the Town Master’s Mansion were also alarmed. They quickly dressed and, led by Andrew Chen and the butler, rushed to the town wall!
The fierce wind almost knocked them off their feet.
They were stunned by the scene before them.
In the dim night, they saw chaos outside the town, people scattered everywhere.
And the various cries of despair echoed around them.
The Li Shui King was extremely anxious. If a stampede occurred now, it would be disastrous. He couldn’t care about his status and shouted, “Don’t panic! It’s just a sudden wind! Don’t panic!!”
“Ha ha ha!! You lowly beings, did you think you could escape the slaughter of the Black Tongue Demon Clan by coming to this remote town? Foolish!”
At this moment, a sinister, vicious laugh echoed through the night sky!
Moyu Town and its surroundings fell silent for a moment, then plunged into the depths of terror!!
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