Chapter 39: Twin Devils of the Thorn River (1/2)
Just as the monk had said, the Southern Seal Kingdom was not peaceful recently.
”Besides, there are so many sleeping children in the palace today. It must have attracted the attention of someone with ulterior motives. Maybe someone is already monitoring our movements. We have to be careful from now on!”
Jiang Li reminded them as everyone felt increasingly fearful upon thinking about it.
More than two thousand sleeping children were lying in the royal palace of the Southern Seal Kingdom. This situation could not be said to be strange, but very strange. People might think that the birth of the demon was related to this.
Even if that was not the case, if they met someone who was meticulous and discovered that all these children had spiritual roots, it was not impossible.
When the news was leaked, the rogue cultivators would capture these kids and sell them to the Immortal Ascension Pavilion. At the same time, they would also rob the few of them. That would be troublesome.
”Then what should we do?” Everyone could not make up their minds.
They were considered strong among the new disciples of the Scripture Storage Valley's outer sect, but they were just newbies.
At the end of the day, they were still at the initial-stage Qi Refinement realm and one of them was at the mid-stage Qi Refinement realm. He had barely mastered a few spells and was considered a complete newbie.
It was fine to bully mortals, but against other cultivators, they were too weak.
”In the territory of the Southern Seal Kingdom, is it closer to Benevolent Travel Temple or Southern Seal Kingdom?” While everyone was at a loss, Jiang Li suddenly asked.
”The Scripture Storage Valley of course. Otherwise, this mission wouldn't have been issued to our outer sect.” After Yu Banxia replied, he also thought of something.
”You mean to say…”
”That's right. Although we don't know the details, the appearance of the demon has attracted quite a few cultivators.”
”Even the disciples of the Benevolent Travel Temple are here. There's no reason for our Scripture Storage Valley to not send people.”
Jiang Li paused for a second and continued.
”When we were in the sect, we didn't hear any news about the birth of the demon. There are two possibilities.”
”One, the news came after we set out on our journey.”
”Two, the news is only spread among the inner sect disciples. Outer sect disciples have no way of knowing about it.”
”I personally prefer the second possibility. Otherwise, a mere five days wouldn't be enough to gather so many cultivators.”
When Jiang Li finished speaking, everyone's eyes lit up.
”You're saying that it's very likely that the inner sect disciples and even sect elders of the sect are already here, or even in the city!” Lu Qianqian, who had swallowed a Qi Recovery Pill, looked much more energetic.
If there were sect elders around, they would definitely be able to ensure their safety. Ordinary rogue cultivators would not dare to act rashly.
”It's not just a matter of safety. Inner sect disciples and sect elders definitely have communication spirit stones that can be used to contact the sect. As long as we find them to help contact the sect, our mission will be completed immediately.”
What they did not say was that perhaps most of the rewards would be taken away. But at this moment, this was already the best choice.
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Late at night, four shadows suddenly flashed across the royal palace of the Southern Seal Kingdom.
Four figures flashed out from the side hall of the palace, avoiding the patrolling guards like ghosts. After a few light leaps, they crossed the outer wall of the palace and stood on the street outside.
”Everyone, be careful. Prioritize your own safety. Gather here in four hours!” Yu Banxia's voice came from under the black hood. As soon as he finished speaking, the figures dispersed in four directions and quickly disappeared into the darkness.
These four people were naturally Jiang Li, Yu Banxia, Qu Qianfan, and Wang Liuliang.