Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Jizhou City and Nangong Yao (2)
Chapter 698: Jizhou City and Nangong Yao (2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Shen Ping nodded. Ling Yu’er was raisedby her parents, and she wanted to improve. He did not doubt their choice at all.
“Alright, in that case, go back and inform your parents to prepare.”
He planned to bring his parents in this life to the state capital as well as Lian Nishang’s parents. After all, once Laiyang Prefecture and Li County were in chaos, even if he rushed over, it would take some time.
The next day, Shen Ping returned to Li County with Lian Nishang. They first went to see Lieutenant Lei and their former colleagues. Then, they returned to their hometown and stayed for a while before bringing their parents back to Laiyang Prefecture.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Generals Hong, Yu, and Chen from the Demon Suppression Division held Shen Ping’s hand reluctantly. “General Shen has extraordinary potential. If not for the fact that I’m afraid of delaying your future, I wouldn’t have let you leave no matter what.”
“That’s right. With General Shen around, our Laiyang Prefecture is the safest and has the least demons.”
“No matter what, take care. If you’re not happy in Jizhou City, come back. The gates of Laiyang Prefecture will always be open for you.”
The three generals’ faces did not blush or their hearts beat faster when they spoke polite words. Although the demons did not dare to be impudent when Shen Ping was around, compared to their own future, they would rather Shen Ping leave energetically.
“My lords, Li County is my hometown after all. I hope you can take care of it.”
He had taken his parents away, so Shen Ping did not care much about his hometown. The three generals naturally knew this, so they promised to take care of it.
A few carriages slowly moved forward. General Hong heaved a sigh of relief. This genius with extremely high potential had finally left. Now, no one could compete with him for the management rights of Laiyang Prefecture.
As for Yu and Chen, they heaved a sigh of relief. Previously, they had arranged for the experts of the sect to attack, but none of them returned alive. Clearly, the other party’s strength was not at the fifth rank at all. Such a terrifying genius should hurry to the continent’s capital.
The journey from Laiyang Prefecture to Jizhou City was not short. Even a fast horse would take about four days to travel back and forth. If it was a carriage, it would probably take six to seven days to stop and rest. Shen Ping was not in a hurry. He admired the scenery on the way. When he was in the mood, he would stop the car and take a ride with Lian Nishang and Ling Yu’er.
At first, Lian Nishang refused no matter what. However, she could not resist Shen Ping’s gentle words and finally agreed reluctantly. But with the condition that she had to cover her face. As for Ling Yu’er, she didn’t care at all. In fact, she even liked it.
“Sister Nishang, what do you usually eat? Why is it so big?”
Lian Nishang blushed, “I don’t know.”
“Did Brother Shen massage you all the time?”
“No, not at all.”
” I don’ t believe it. Brother Shen used to be in the same Demon Suppression Division as you. We were childhood sweethearts. Although he just plucked your red pill some time ago, he must have been intimate with you before.”
The two of them teased for a while.
Ling Yu’er replied, “Big Brother Shen, my father has sent someone to investigate. There are five great aristocratic families in Jizhou City. They are the Jin Clan, Cheng Clan, Wu Clan, Nangong Clan, and Yun Clan. These five great aristocratic families take turns to take charge of the Demon Suppression Division. Every single one of them has a general guarding them. There are many fifth-rank generals and lieutenants under them. When we arrive in Jizhou, I’m afraid it’ll be very difficult for us to live in a large residence like Laiyang Prefecture.”
Lian Nishang also said, “I heard that every inch of land in Jizhou City is worth a lot of money. At most, we can just stay in the Demon Suppression Division.”
In the Great Xia Dynasty, to become an aristocratic family, one had to have a Star-rank guardian general. This kind of power would monopolize almost all aspects of the economy. Although Lian Nishang had broken through to the fifth rank, it was nothing in the capital city. It was not rare for a fifteen or sixteen- year-old to have a fifth rank bloodline.
Shen Ping casually glanced at Ling Yu’er. “Could it be that your father doesn’t have an estate?”
Ling Yu’er replied helplessly, “He did. It’s just that it’s quite far from the bustling East Main Street.”
“Don’t worry about it. When I reach the Demon Suppression Division, I’ll just show a little strength. I believe those garrison generals won’t let a Star Realm like me stay in the Demon Suppression Division, right?”
He had no intention of hiding his true strength. He was already in the late stage of the Star Realm, so there was no need for him to hide his true strength. Moreover, when he arrived at the continent’s capital, he was prepared to use his charm to conquer those girls.
Ling Yu’er broke into a smile. “As long as Brother Shen reveals his strength, it will definitely shake the continent’s capital.”
A few days later, they arrived at Jizhou City. There were mottled marks left behind by time on the tall and continuous mountain-like city wall. All kinds of huge scratches revealed the heavy history of this city wall.
The city gate was wide. There was a bluestone road a thousand feet in front of them, and the carriage did not bump or shake as it walked on it.
There were many pedestrians coming and going as they lined up at the left city gate. After waiting for twenty minutes, it was Shen Ping’s turn. He took out the Demon Suppression Division’s document and they quickly passed through.
When they stepped into the city gate, Shen Ping, Lian Nishang, and Ling Yu’er first settled their parents in a well-prepared mansion. Then, the three of them reported to the Demon Suppression Division.
Laiyang Prefecture had already submitted the document. Therefore, some of the generals had been waiting for a long time.
“The three of you must be General Shen, General Lian, and Lieutenant Ling of Laiyang Prefecture. I’m General Cheng, in charge of the personnel of the Demon Suppression Division. Please follow me.”
They followed General Cheng to a room. Someone was in charge of rerecording it.
“There’s no need to check the strength of the three of you. Tell me about your abilities and bloodlines. This is the process. Please don’t take offense.” General Cheng smiled.
Ling Yu’er hurriedly said, “Wood-type bloodline… Rank Four.”
Lian Nishang said, “Water, Rank Five.”
Shen Ping said casually, “Lightning-type, Star-rank.”
As soon as he said this, General Cheng looked up. “General Shen, are you sure you’re at the Star Rank? We can’t afford to make any mistakes!”
Shen Ping released his aura. The star power quickly enveloped the surroundings.
General Cheng’s expression changed. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, “I didn’t expect Guardian Shen to already be in the Star Rank. This is my negligence. Don’t worry, I’ll immediately inform the Guardian and arrange everything for you.”
Even in the Continent’s Capital, Star-ranked powerhouses stood at the peak. Although the aristocratic families had hidden their strength, they only had one or two Star-ranked powerhouses at most.
A sixteen-year-old Star Rank cultivator was definitely a prodigy, even in the capital.
The generals of the Cheng, Jin, Nangong, Wu, and Yun families arrived one after another. Just like when Shen Ping first came to Laiyang Prefecture, their attitudes were very enthusiastic.
The rest was much easier. It was not evening yet when Shen Ping and the other two moved to a mansion not far from the Demon Suppression Division. Moreover, this mansion occupied a large area. There was a pond, a garden, a corridor, a front yard, a backyard, and so on. There were more than fifty maidservants serving them.
A huge lizard-like statue was placed in the underground chamber of the Jin family. General Jin and the two guards bowed piously.
“This Shen brat has indeed broken through to the Star Realm. I wonder how he did it!”
“He must have obtained some kind of inheritance. Otherwise, it’s impossible for him to break through. The people we sent over last time are all dead. Looks like it’s impossible to rope him in.”
“What should we do? Killing a Star Realm cultivator is not an easy task. Even if the three of us take action, we will definitely alert the other families.”
Guardian Jin of the Demon Suppression Division shook his head. “Shen Ping took the initiative to come to the state capital. There’s no need to continue targeting him. As long as he’s not at Laiyang Prefecture, he won’t be able to obstruct our plan. I suggest that we continue to try to rope him in. Even if it doesn’t work, we have to be on good terms.”
“By the way, that girl from the Nangong Family is in the middle of breaking through to the Star Rank. We have to stop her.”
The other two guards frowned. “Nangong Yao is protected by her ancestor. It’s very difficult for us to find a chance to attack her. Moreover, the Nangong family is also plotting a prefecture city. If we become enemies with them now, I’m afraid it’ll be detrimental to the sect’s plan.”
Guardian Jin said, “If we don’t make a move now, it will be very troublesome when she grows up. Let’s contact the elders of the sect first and see if they can send a greater demon over.
“We have to keep an eye on the other aristocratic families as well. We can’t relax at all.”
After the three of them finished discussing, they quickly disappeared.
The statue was the only thing left in the underground chamber.