Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: Lord Shen Is a Little Strong
Chapter 688: Lord Shen Is a Little Strong
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
In the Great Xia Dynasty, General Hong had the strength to oversee a prefecture. Usually, unless there was a powerful Rank 4 demon causing trouble, he would not go out to hunt demons. General Hong’s arrangement was indeed against the rules, but he was in charge of Laiyang Prefecture after all. The other generals had to listen to his orders.
Shen Ping did not say anything. He only mentioned, “Demon hunting is not a small matter. I still need to bring some people over.”
General Hong Can smiled and said, “Of course. General Shen could mobilize all the members of the Demon Suppression Division below Rank 5- As for whether they cooperate or not, it will depend on General Shen’s methods.
Every Rank 4 lieutenant in the Demon Suppression Division had a faction. If Shen Ping led them to eliminate the demons, it would be good if they did not obstruct him along the way.
Shen Ping knew this, but he did not plan to bring a fourth-stage lieutenant with him. With his Star Rank strength, killing a fourth-stage demon was simply too easy. The reason why he wanted to bring people was entirely to use this opportunity to come into contact with the girl suspected to be the reincarnation of Immortal King Ling Die.
“General Hong, I wonder if I can bring those Rank 3 students out to train?
“Sure.”
After Shen Ping left, a Rank 4 Lieutenant smiled and said, “General, Lord Shen seems to want to nurture a team among the students.
General Hong sneered. “Those students have good potential, but they don’t have any experience in hunting demons. Even if they are nurtured, it will take decades. Let him slowly nurture them. When they’re nurtured, I will take action.”
“It’s still the General who is far-sighted.”
He arrived at the residence of the Demon Suppression Division. Soon, all the Rank 3 students gathered. Knowing that General Shen, who had just arrived, was going to choose people to hunt demons, these teenage students were excited.
“You, you, and you… step forward.” He randomly chose two men and women, before pointing at the girl with the io special physiques, “Just the three of you, follow me to Ju County to hunt demons.”
The others who were not chosen were all very disappointed. Some even took the initiative to recommend themselves, but unfortunately, it was useless.
“What are your names? What kind of abilities have you awakened?” When Shen Ping brought Lian Nishang and the three men and women to Ju County, he asked.
“General, my name is Li Yi. I’ve awakened an earth-element ability.”
“My name is Ji Yun. I’m a water-type.
” My name is Ling Yu’ er. I’m a wood – type.”
Shen Ping glanced at Ling Yu’er. Although her looks couldn’t be said to be alluring, her facial features were very good-looking, especially her pair of watery eyes. They seemed to have a charm that could seduce one’s soul. Her figure had the awkwardness of those at the ages of 15 or 16. The curves of the clothes on her chest couldn’t compare to Lian Nishang’s, but the curves of her buttocks were very round and tight.
In the countryside, it was obvious that she was a child-bearing girl. “Rank 4 demons are extraordinary. If you want to hunt them, you have to be careful. This is the first time the three of you are out hunting demons. Don’t act rashly without my orders.”
“Yes, sir.”
The journey from the prefectural city to Ju County was not considered far, and the place where the demons were wreaking havoc was at the upper reaches of the Lai River. Hence, they first rode their horses to the pier, and then took a boat to swim upstream. In the evening, they arrived at Ju County’s pier.
“Greetings, General Shen.” Lieutenant Lu of the Ju County Demon Suppression Division was already waiting. After some small talk, Shen Ping directly asked about all kinds of information about the demons.
Lieutenant Lu said, “This demon is a white ape. In the past, it caused trouble in the county. After it was suppressed, it fled into the depths of Mount Ba. Who knew that it would come out again today and break through to the fourth level? From the day before yesterday, it has already wreaked havoc in two villages.
Shen Ping asked casually, “If that’s the case, this white ape is not easy to hunt.” A county’s Lieutenant was at least a Rank 4. Lieutenant Lu had been in Ju County for decades, and his bloodline power was also at the mid to late Rank 4. Even if he could not deal with the white ape, he could at least intimidate it. It was impossible for him to let it wreak havoc and slaughter two villages in just two days.
Lieutenant Lu laughed dryly and sighed, “This white ape is crafty. As long as I appear, it would immediately flee to Mount Ba. After that, it would go and wreak havoc in the other villages. Currently, Ju County’s towns are not peaceful. I am truly unable to guard it, so I can only request for reinforcements from the prefecture capital.”
The various counties in the entire Laiyang Prefecture were all within the boundaries of Mount Ba. Among them, Ju County was located at the foot of a mountain range in Mount Ba. This place was surrounded by mountains and rivers. The number of demons and evil spirits here was far greater than in Li
County.
“Lead the way.”
Lieutenant Lu was stunned. “Lord Shen, are you going to look for the white ape now? It’s getting late. Why don’t we rest for the night and head out tomorrow? To be honest, this white ape is not only at the fourth level, but also has dozens of third level subordinates. We have to be fully prepared to hunt it.” Shen Ping waved his hand. “It’s fine. I’m just going to take a look.” “Well, okay.” Lieutenant Lu did not expect Lord Shen to be so anxious. He could only brace himself and lead the way.
An hour passed. Shen Ping and the others came to a village at the foot of a mountain range in Mount Ba. The entire village was terrifyingly quiet. There were broken limbs at the entrance of the village, and the smell of blood and demonic qi mixed together.
Ling Yu’ er and Li Yi could not help but cover their mouths and noses. The other female student, Ji Yun, almost vomited. Lieutenant Lu frowned. These three were clearly newbies. He knew that General Shen had just arrived at the prefecture capital, but wasn’t it too disrespectful to bring three newbies with him?
Lian Nishang, who was dressed in a Qilin costume, looked at the miserable state of the surrounding villagers. Even though she had seen it a few times, she could not help but reveal anger on her small face. “These damned demons. Brother Shen, I must kill this white ape with my own hands.” She then drew her saber and rushed into the village.
Shen Ping looked at the three of them. “You guys go search too.”
“Yes.”
He watched them leave. Lieutenant Lu and his subordinates looked at each other. How could there be such a reckless demon hunter? “Lord Shen, isn’t this inappropriate? If the demons under the white ape are lying in ambush, I’m afraid Lieutenant Lian and the others will be in danger.”
Shen Ping smiled and said, “Lieutenant Lu, don’t worry. I believe Nishang can deal with a mere Rank 4 demon.”
Although this girl had just broken through to Rank 4 for more than half a year, under his guidance, her use of the bloodline power was comparable to a Rank 5 General. Moreover, she had a blood talisman on her. Even if she was ambushed, she would be fine. Moreover, he was here to oversee things.
The corner of Lieutenant Lu’s mouth twitched. He regretted bringing General Shen over. If something went wrong, he would definitely be reprimanded by the prefecture capital. Hence, he hurriedly said to his subordinates behind him, “Follow them.”
Boom!
After a while, there was a loud sound in the village. A silver-white python that was about 50 to 60 feet long jumped out from the ground and destroyed two straw huts. It opened its bloody mouth at Li Yi, who had an earth-element bloodline.
Li Yi, who was new and inexperienced, was stunned on the spot. Just as he was about to be swallowed, a waterspout suddenly swept up from not far away and swept Li Yi to the side, avoiding the snake demon’s attack.
Immediately after, a large amount of water was released. The snake demon’s speed decreased drastically. Lian Nishang shouted, “Ji Yun, Ling Yu’er, what are you two waiting for? Hurry up and use your bloodline abilities to entangle this snake demon!”
Only then did the two girls come back to their senses and use their abilities one after another. Just at that moment, another monster appeared under the other straw hut. It was a poisonous scorpion. Its body was as tall as the straw hut, and its huge pincers clamped towards Lian Nishang like lightning.
However, Lian Nishang did not panic at all. She pulled out her saber and slashed at the poisonous scorpion. Her water-type bloodline power condensed into a saber light and smashed the poisonous scorpion into the ground. Then, she used the water tornado to entangle the poisonous scorpion’s stinger. Members of the Ju County’s Demon Suppression Division joined the battle. When Lieutenant Lu saw this scene, he heaved a sigh of relief and praised, “Lieutenant Lian is indeed Lord Shen’s subordinate. This strength really makes me exclaim.”
The corners of Shen Ping’s mouth twitched. They were just two level-three demons. They could not hurt Lian Nishang at all. “That white ape should still be hiding. It’s just staying in the village. It’s not afraid of the Demon Suppression Division at all.”
Lieutenant Lu said awkwardly, “That white ape is very powerful. I’m incompetent.”
Shen Ping continued, “Since this white ape often escapes, didn’t the Demon Suppression Division follow its traces to its nest?”
“Lord Shen may not know this, but every mountain range in Mount Ba is not small. Furthermore, the demonic aura within is very dense. In addition, there are all sorts of demonic beings disturbing us. Our Ju County’s Demon Suppression Division has the intention but is powerless. In the past, the prefectural city has also sent a few Rank 4 lieutenants to clean up the place, but they have all returned empty-handed.”
He continued to say meaningfully, “Mount Ba is a good place to nurture a Rank
4 demon!”
Lieutenant Lu understood what Shen Ping meant. He added, “Lord Shen is right. There are indeed many natural treasures in the depths of Mount Ba. They can even nurture level-five demons. It’s just that no one dares to go deep. Only the general guarding the city has this strength.
“Moreover, other than Mount Ba, there’s no lack of good things at the bottom of Lai River. There are several flood dragons entrenched there. Now that the demons are wreaking havoc everywhere, these flood dragons will sooner or later become hidden dangers.”
In the era when the dynasty was strong, these flood dragons did not dare to cause trouble and even helped the Imperial Court. Shen Ping knew this because to kill a Rank 5 demon, the garrison general had to take action. However, once the garrison general moved, the Star-rank demons everywhere would also move. Therefore, it created a certain balance. The dynasty turned a blind eye to these powerful demons.
Of course, if they were really provoked, the Dynasty would definitely be able to deal with them.
While the two of them were talking, Lian Nishang had already dealt with two Rank-3 snake demons and scorpion demons. The white ape that was hiding finally could not take it anymore. It rushed out to fight with Lian Nishang. Unfortunately, in less than ten rounds, it gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. Coupled with the support of the Ju County’s Demon Suppression Division members, the white ape could only seize the opportunity to escape. This demon was indeed very fast. In just a few twists and turns, it had fled thousands of feet away. Even wind-element bloodline awakeners could not catch up.
“Brother Shen, we can’t let it escape.”
Shen Ping’s body instantly disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, lightning had already flashed within a radius of a few thousand feet. Immediately after, a powerful lightning ball accurately struck the white ape, severely injuring it.
Lieutenant Lu’s eyes twitched. This strength was definitely not that of someone who had just broken through to Rank 5- General Hong from the prefecture capital had long sent a message to let him see Shen Ping’s strength. Now, it seemed that the other party was not someone to be trifled with.