The battle is over.
The task of cleaning up the battlefield was given to the security personnel of Kunlun Square. Some independent cultivators who also participated in the battle also joined in, but Lao Jiang did not drive them away.
They fought a war.
Take some loot, of course.
The outer disciples of Mo Shuang Mountain, who had come to join in the fun and did not fire many shots, were sent by Wang Liufu to collect the remains of the two monsters. These would be taken back to Mo Shuang Mountain for further decomposition.
In the eyes of the great monks, the demon general was not considered powerful, but he was a practicing demon after all, and he had some spiritual materials on him that could be used to make weapons.
More importantly, the corpses of the two demon generals and the destruction of the evil cultivator represented that the outer sect of Mo Shuang Mountain had truly done something big, and there would be no need to say anything about it being unjustifiable in the future.
They have indeed made contributions to maintaining stability in the local monastic community, and no one can deny that.
As for the bull monster.
It naturally belongs to Sanqueshan. It was Ma Tishu who poisoned it. The distribution of spoils must be fair so that no one can use it to their advantage.
These things are all done by the disciples.
In this local area where spiritual practice is not popular, the disciples from various schools have finally seen the world. They are very excited and are happy to take some souvenirs from the battlefield to commemorate this "big event".
However, the leaders of several forces did not stay for long.
After the war, he returned to Fengyang County.
Julie, the housekeeper, had already prepared a sumptuous banquet to welcome those who returned victoriously.
Jiangxia, Wang Liufu and Ma Tishu sat at the main seats at the table. Cui Chenghuang and Huaian Gong were also drinking and eating beside them. Lao Si and Ruyue also joined them.
Everyone was toasting each other and having a great time.
After this incident, the internal relations of the Fengshan Society became more harmonious.
"That's what I expected."
Jiang Xia was playing with six familiar needle-shaped magical instruments in his hands. These instruments were taken out from the brains of the three demon generals that had been killed.
He is very familiar with this thing.
When performing surgery on Liu Hui before, the same thing was taken out from the wolf demon's brain.
This means that the three-headed guardian beast of the evil cultivators and Liu Hui came from the same place.
"Old Wang, let me take a look. You know a lot, maybe you can figure out the origin."
Jiang Xia handed six strangely shaped jade needles to Wang Liufu who was drinking. The latter took them in his hand, played with them in front of his eyes for a while, then shook his head with a look of disdain.
explain:
“The craftsmanship is very crude, and it’s obvious that it was done by an amateur.
It's a pity that such good material of spiritual jade is wasted. This is top-quality cold marrow jade, which can only be found in some thousand-year-old ice field mines in the north. This kind of jade is generally used in the production of magic weapons in the realm of truth.
But we don't use it much.
For one thing, the price is high.
On the other hand , this jade has the effect of charming the soul, and is not suitable for use as a serious magic weapon."
"Old Wang, is this what I asked you to look at?"
Jiang Xia put down his glass unsatisfiedly and said:
"You are playing dumb!"
"Hey, how dare I speak so carelessly about such an important matter?"
Lao Wang snorted, threw the jade needle in his hand on the table, and said calmly:
"I know what you want to ask, but there is no evidence that these six charm needles are related to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. That big sect is very domineering.
If I dare to say anything irresponsible, it may bring disaster to our sect."
"Yes, Lao Wang is right."
San Quezi also interrupted in a leisurely tone and said:
“Fellow Daoist Jiang, please don’t ask.
We just need to know these things in our hearts. The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has been doing this evil business for a long time. If we rashly get involved.
Given our size, I’m afraid we won’t even be able to make a splash.”
Lao Jiang nodded and took a sip of wine. He rolled his eyes and turned to look at Ma Tishu and asked in a low voice:
"I have seen Daoist Fellow Ma's spiritual bird before. It is called the Black Feather Eagle. It is very majestic. Did you tame it yourself?"
“I bought it.”
Sanquezi said calmly:
“But it’s not what you think. I bought my eagle from a falconer when I visited the outer sect of the Myriad Beasts Sect when I traveled to the northern border a few years ago.
He is very close to me and treats me like a pet.
There is nothing evil in its brain."
"Don't the demon tribes in the northern border care about it?"
The fourth shopkeeper was no longer an ignorant person. He stood up, poured a glass of wine for the two monks, and asked humbly:
"I heard that the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is not far from the northern border, and the demon tribe also has a powerful person named Ku Hai in charge. Are they just watching the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect do these things?"
"Why don't you care?"
Wang Liufu was already a little tipsy. He shook his head and said:
“Although I have never been to the northern border, I have heard that there are wars every year and it is very chaotic. If the disciples of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect dare to enter the northern border, they will be crushed to ashes by the monsters immediately.
On the other hand, if the little demons and demon soldiers were lured to leave the protection of the northern border, it would be common for them to be captured and taken away.
However, there are also differences among the demon tribe itself.
The tribes often fought each other, which gave the Ten Thousand Beast Sect an opportunity to take advantage of it."
"Also, not all demon tribes hate the Ten Thousand Beast Sect."
Martyrs, who had been to the North, chimed in and added:
"Just like how we humans practice cultivation based on talent, monsters also practice cultivation based on fate. Some low-level monsters with insufficient qualifications will also take the initiative to seek out the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.
It is said that the sect has a secret method to cultivate monsters and can help them practice.
As for the war beasts that were sold privately, I also heard rumors that they were actually defective products. The bull demon that I poisoned to death last night was relying on its demon body to cause trouble.
It’s also because I’m not good at fighting.
If it encounters a sword cultivator from our race here , I'm afraid that he can use his secret sword to severely damage it. Its demonic energy is extremely chaotic, and it is completely relying on secret techniques to force its way to the level of demon general.
Compared to the monsters that have cultivated themselves to the level of Monster General, they are far inferior. "
"Um."
Old Jiang nodded in agreement.
He had seen Liu Hui show her power with his own eyes.
If the one in Yunhuo Cave today was a demon general like Liu Hui, who had sharp perception and great talent, he would have been able to escape the explosion range before the battle axe fell.
Liu Hui's burst speed when controlling the wind is no slower than Tomahawk's Mach 5 cruise.
"Come, on behalf of the local people, I would like to offer this wine to thank you fellows for your help."
Cui Chenghuang, who had been silent the whole time, waited until everyone stopped talking and laughing. Then he stood up, held up a cup of spiritual wine, and toasted everyone. Everyone also stood up and drank from the wine.
"City God Cui, there are also troubles in Jingji City and Yanchi County, but this is a good thing. I would like to offer you a toast and wish you a prosperous career."
Jiang Xia picked up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine for the City God and the Lord of Huaian.
He spoke vaguely.
But the three of them understood each other, smiled at each other, and drank the cup to the bottom.
The City Gods of Gyeonggi City and Yanchi County committed crimes and have been captured by Taofuyuan. No one cares about their fate, but the two remaining City God positions cannot remain vacant forever.
As for Shi Liu, at the instruction of Jiangxia, he had submitted a document to Tao Fu Yuan, requesting that the three counties be merged into one and handed over to Cui Cheng Huang for management.
Lao Cui has made some contribution this time.
The result of this document report is basically a sure thing.
In other words, it may not be long before City God Cui will be transformed from the City God of Fengyang County to the Great City God of the entire Fengming Kingdom.
For the God of Incense, this is a great thing.
With the power of the will of all living beings in a country blessing one person, it would be easy for Cui Chenghuang to break through the realm of truth. If Fengming Country works harder and has a large-scale population growth in the next few years...
It may not be long before Jiang Xia will have a god of incense and worship who is at the level of spiritual cultivation to rely on.
Although he is not good at fighting, he has the ability to bully the younger ones or be a secret supporter for Kunlun Square.
Besides, the City God monitors the surroundings. Once City God Cui becomes the City God of a country, any disturbance in the entire Fengming Kingdom will be visible to him.
He knows.
It’s like Kunlunfang also knows about it.
There is no need for Lao Jiang to say more about the importance of information in business. What’s more interesting is that with the relationship with Mr. Ya, Cui Chenghuang and Lao Jiang are truly “insiders”.
"Lord Huai'an, please drink another cup."
Lao Jiang also toasted a glass of wine to the God of Land, who had a satisfied smile on his face. Cui Chenghuang would be promoted, and Lord Huaian was also a meritorious person, so naturally he would also be rewarded.
The God of Incense and Fire has its own system.
Old Jiang didn’t quite understand what position the God of Land would hold after being promoted to an official.
But it's definitely a good thing.
"I heard that Brother Jiang was born in Huai'an Prefecture, which is exactly the place under my jurisdiction."
Huai'an Gong had drunk too much spirit wine and felt a little dizzy. Moreover, the old man was also happy that his old friend's revenge had finally been avenged. So, under the influence of alcohol, he said to Jiang Xia:
"I also heard that Daoist Brother Jiang's parents unfortunately died of illness. I think Daoist Brother must be in great pain. If Daoist Brother needs it, I can help him find it.
It has been only a few years since Ju Daoyou’s parents passed away.
Maybe we can still find a trace of residual soul, so that you can start practicing, and you may not be able to return to the living in the future. If your parents are still around, it will be a relief for you."
“Ah, this…”
Jiang Xia was somewhat stunned by the enthusiastic words of Lord Huai'an.
But he reacted quickly, immediately pretending to be deeply sad, shaking his head and saying:
“Everyone has their own destiny of life and death. Now that I am a cultivator, I know it more clearly. My parents have passed away, and it is time for them to return to reincarnation.
Keeping the remnant soul will only leave sadness.
If Lord Huai'an is really interested, he might as well look for them and escort them into the reincarnation cycle for me, so that they can be reborn as soon as possible, and not let them suffer in the human world any longer."
"Too."
Huai'an Gong nodded, twirled his long beard and sighed:
“It is not a good thing for the souls of mortals to stay in the world for a long time without entering reincarnation. If there is any misfortune, they will turn into vengeful spirits and suffer. What Daoist friend said is reasonable.
I am the one who is confused.”
This little episode did not affect the continuation of the dinner. Ma Tishu drank a few cups and said he wanted to go back to the mountain to regroup and rest. Wang Liufu also wanted to go back to the mountain with his outer disciples.
It was inconvenient for both of them to stay for long, so Jiang Xia personally sent them away.
After watching them leave, Jiang Xia looked back at Cui Chenghuang and Huai'an Gong and said:
“The local evil cultivators have dispersed. I will head to the Southern Wilderness soon to look for their footprints and see if I can find their lair and rescue the innocent souls that have been abducted.
I will do my best in this matter.
But if you can’t do it, please don’t blame me.”
"Just do it with all your heart, fellow Taoist."
Cui Chenghuang bowed sincerely and said to Jiang Xia:
“It is a blessing for the people of our country that a fellow Taoist was born in Fengming Country.
Regardless of the outcome, I am already filled with gratitude. If you want to go to the Southern Wilds, I will send my own Yin soldiers who are good at finding people to follow you."
“No need!”
At this time, Lord Huai'an was leaning on a jujube stick, his face flushed, and he said loudly:
"I am willing to go to the Southern Wilderness with you. I have also done careful research over the years and I have some guesses about the whereabouts of those evil cultivators.
"Fellow Daoist, you have avenged my old friend. I am not very capable, but I am willing to sacrifice my life to help you save the innocent."
"Um."
Jiang Xia nodded, put his hands behind his back and said:
"Then it is settled. When I leave, I will inform Lord Huai'an in advance."
The two incense gods bowed once again to express their gratitude, then transformed into light veils that were unique to the power of incense and disappeared in the courtyard. The fourth one tactfully said goodbye and left.
Jiang Xia and Ruyue were the only ones left in the yard.
"Ruyue, go wait for me in the big garden in the afternoon."
Lao Jiang looked at the sky and said to Ruyue who had stood up:
"There will be a distinguished guest arriving tonight, a senior female cultivator, so we must welcome her well."
"Um."
Ruyue nodded gently. She sniffed the alcohol on his body again, frowned and said:
"To welcome the distinguished guests, you must first take a bath to wash away the smell of alcohol..."
"What are you implying?"
Jiang Xia blinked and asked:
"You seem to like playing in the water."
"snort"
Ruyue snorted proudly, took a few steps forward, grabbed Lao Jiang's arm, and dragged him to the Liu's big bathhouse, saying as she walked:
"The boss has been busy all day and smells bad. How can I not be attentive when I meet the senior? I can't let people say that I, the boss of Kunlun Square, don't know how to behave.
Come with me quickly, and let me wash and groom the boss carefully."