Chapter 57: Chapter 57 1 am Taoist Changfeng
Translator: 549690339
After seeing Taoist Changfeng off, Jiang Xiaobai wasn’t bothered by anything. However, Li Qingzhou, that wild girl, was so excited that she couldn’t stop hopping and prancing around the hall.
She mumbled to herself as she paced back and forth.
“I can’t wait to see the immortals battle tomorrow!” she exclaimed.
“Should we keep our distance? I’ve heard tales from the storyteller at the teahouse in the east of the city that the shockwaves from an immortal’s battle can instantly kill any human.”
“Or perhaps I should dress up. This could be the closest I’ll ever get to an immortal in my life.”
Jiang Xiaobai, with his sharp hearing, was privy to Li Qingzhou’s chatter and his head began to throb as a result.
It was clear that tomorrow, Taoist Changfeng would rope him into his plans. However, Jiang Xiaobai was not a man to be ordered around. Years of watching television dramas had taught him to be the one in control, he’d never been bossed around before.
He shook his head, ignoring the excited Li Qingzhou, and retreated to his room to think things over.
He wasn’t contemplating how to go about Taoist Changfeng’s scheme, as he was confident about being able to handle it effortlessly.
The issue at hand was quite complicated. From the information he’d gathered, a formidable demon resided in the South Mountain, but he knew not how powerful it was or if there were more such demons.
One thing was sure, South Mountain was not a simple place. Even without any Spirit Stone veins, it was able to harbor a strong demon for years.
He was lucky that the demon hadn’t stirred up trouble, for if the demon’s presence were to become known, it was likely that many cultivators would group together to form a Demon Slaying Alliance and target it.
This was not just about reputation, but also about the valuable goods one would obtain from the demon’s death.
Powerful demons like that, leave out the demon core, even its parts alone would be worth a fortune. Even if the profits had to be split among a group, it would still amount to a substantial sum.
Many freelance cultivators made a living this way, not everyone had the liberty to spend recklessly like Ao Cheng.
After contemplation that seemed to last for an eternity, Jiang Xiaobai dozed off while leaning against his headboard.
At daybreak, as Jiang Xiaobai stepped out of his room, he saw Li Qingzhou, who had changed into beautiful attire, waiting for him outside.
Li Qingzhou was a pretty girl with delicate features. She wasn’t overtly stunning, but she had a charm that became more apparent the more one looked at her.
Cloaked in a pale purple bodysuit that accentuated her curvaceous figure, she was a sight any man would relish.
“Brother Xiaobai, how do I look today?” Li Qingzhou asked teasingly, posing provocatively to accentuate her figure.
Jiang Xiaobai coughed awkwardly, “Not bad, but are you sure you’re alright with this get-up?
“Why not? Pretty clothes are meant to be shown off,” Li Qingzhou replied confidently.
Jiang Xiaobai gave her a symbolic thumbs-up in his mind. Her thought process was surprisingly modern for a place like this.
Without wasting much time, they quickly had their breakfast and left for the City Lord’s mansion along with the Li Family. On their way, they noticed many civilians heading in the same direction.
Upon inquiry, they found out that the City Lord’s mansion had broadly announced that everyone was invited to witness Taoist Changfeng’s demon-slaying.
The prospect of seeing an actual immortal fight was enormously attractive to mortals. Who wouldn’t jump at the chance to see it for themselves after hearing about such battles in tales?
Jiang Xiaobai inwardly nodded his approval. It seemed like Taoist Changfeng was indeed a master showman, and enjoyed being the center of attention amongst the bystanders.
Soon after, almost half of the population of Spring Lake City had gathered outside the City Lord’s mansion.
The City Lord, Sun Shouheng, was very pleased with the turnout. It was a clear testament to his trustworthiness in the eyes of the city’s residents.
“Taoist Changfeng, it is about time, why don’t we get going?” Sun Shouheng suggested.
Close by, Taoist Changfeng was standing with his feather duster in hand, his other hand resting on his back. In front of the audience, he exuded an image of celestial grandeur.
“The rumored immortals truly are beyond our mortal comprehension,” one commoner whispered.
“Indeed, look at the transcendent demeanor of Taoist Changfeng. I could never be like him,” another added.
“That’s why you’re a barely literate farmer, and he’s a revered immortal!” a third commoner laughed.
Standing on the elevated platform of the City Lord’s mansion, Taoist Changfeng basked in the discussion and admiration of the crowd, utterly enjoying the accolades.
“Taoist Changfeng, why are we not setting off yet?” Just as Taoist Changfeng was luxuriating in the praises of the crowd, an incongruous voice cut through the air.
Upon hearing this, Taoist Changfeng’s face twitched. He turned to see Jiang Xiaobai wearing an innocuous smile.
“Young fellow, don’t be so impatient. Although this taoist can easily eliminate that demon, there’s no need to rush,” Taoist Changfeng nonchalantly replied.
Jiang Xiaobai merely chuckled, keeping his thoughts to himself.
After a while, Taoist Changfeng finally had his fill of the spotlight, gracefully waving his feather duster.
“Good people, I am Taoist Changfeng, here today to cleanse Spring Lake City of its demon. Fear not,” he postured.
“Follow me now and witness everything with your own eyes. Once you see the demon slain, your hearts will once again find peace,” Taoist Changfeng proclaimed with an air of divinity.
The crowd, almost half the city, erupted in cheers, their faces flushed with excitement. They were itching to see how Taoist Changfeng would vanquish the demon.
After flaunting his authority in front of the populace, Taoist Changfeng, along with Sun Shouheng, led the group towards South Mountain.
“He looks so powerful! Brother Xiaobai, are you stronger than him?” Li Qingzhou asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she looked at Jiang Xiaobai.
Jiang Xiaobai simply smiled and remained silent. What was even the point of comparing?
And so, the group followed Taoist Changfeng and several city guards. After around half an hour, they finally arrived at the foot of South Mountain.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, they could all see a dense cloud of black smoke hovering in the sky.
Just witnessing this from afar triggered a wave of suffocation. The physically weaker commoners couldn’t help but step back, as if fearing their deaths if they ventured any further.
All the commoners present had solemn expressions on their faces. The City Lord, Sun Shouheng, was furrow-browed, regarding South Mountain as a man-eating beast, causing his heart to palpitate.
“Taoist Changfeng, are you sure it’s safe?” Sun Shouheng instinctively sought reassurance.
Taoist Changfeng, as always, looked calm, “Fear not. You all remain here at the foot of the mountain, and I shall slay the demon lurking within and present its head at the city gates.”
These words gave everyone a sense of security. With Taoist Changfeng present, South Mountain didn’t seem that dangerous after all..
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