Divine Beast Creator
Chapter 333 Departure_1

Chapter 333: Chapter 333 Departure_1

"You don’t have to ask, your brother definitely wants me to help look after you."

Seeing Mo Li nod, Mo Ling said discontentedly,

"Brother! What do you mean by that? I can take care of myself! And don’t you think it’s inconvenient to do anything without me there to help?"

Mo Li looked at Mo Ling with a wry smile and said nothing, while Feng Yuan leaned on Xiao Ji and said,

"Anyway, if you have any arrangements, just spit it out quickly. Of course, sending someone from your side is absolutely out of the question, unless you want everyone to know that you have someone who can use a technique like the Space Gate."

"But this isn’t..."

"Gag order. This technique alone can ensure that the use of the Space Gate won’t leak out. But if your people suddenly show up here, do you think anyone would need to say anything?"

"Alright, Xiao Ling, would you please summon Hu Weng? There are some things I need to explain to him."

Xiao Ling glared at Feng Yuan and stuck out her tongue at Mo Li before quickly leaving. Feng Yuan gently patted Xiao Ji and said,

"I’ll go over there to help Xiao Ji groom his feathers. Call me when you’re done with the instructions. And you two, get back and start packing up your belongings. We’re leaving soon."

Under the system’s persuasion, Guo Huai gave up the idea of convincing Feng Yuan to help and, reluctantly, also gave up on saving the civilians of Yongning. Yao Yin still wanted to do something, but the White Wolf Deity’s gaze was firmly fixated on her, as if ready to strike the moment she made any move. Yao Yin, puffed up with anger, glared at Feng Yuan before turning to go back to her room.

"Um... Your luggage has been moved to the inn. Do you want me to get it for you?"

Looking at the somewhat nervous young officer, Feng Yuan said with a smile,

"No need. I’ve already retrieved my belongings, and I’ve checked out of the inn. But who do you plan to follow?"

"Follow who?"

The young officer looked at Feng Yuan with some confusion, then glanced at Hu Weng, who was talking to Mo Li. Feng Yuan said calmly,

"Not everyone in the mansion can leave with us. They’ll definitely split into multiple groups. Otherwise, it would be too conspicuous."

"I... I plan to stay."

"Why? Staying here is tantamount to a dead end. Why do you want to do that?"

The young officer looked up at Feng Yuan and said,

"Because this is my hometown."

"Won’t your family oppose you doing this?"

"I..."

The young officer looked down sadly and said,

"I’m the only one left in my family..."

"Alright... Good luck to you."

Feng Yuan said, patting the young officer’s shoulder lightly, as if to encourage him. No one noticed the fleeting black light on Feng Yuan’s hand.

"Then we’re off."

Looking at the three people with their heads bowed, Feng Yuan’s gaze rested on Hu Weng behind them. Although Hu Weng might seem like an ordinary white-haired old man at first glance, his straight posture standing firm made one unconsciously forget his age. Hu Weng, surprised by Feng Yuan’s composed demeanor, was nonetheless convinced it was normal. Seeing that Feng Yuan was still looking at him, Hu Weng had no choice but to speak,

"You keep staring at me; is there something amiss?"

Feng Yuan smiled and said,

"Nothing at all. It just seems that she might not be suitable to lead the team at the moment. I think you could lead us temporarily?"

Feng Yuan could not simply use the Space Gate to send people away. According to Mo Li’s plan, everyone except for those staying behind would split into small teams and leave secretly, one after another. Feng Yuan had the authority to somewhat conceal their traces. Initially, Mo Ling was agreed to lead the team whose main goal was to escort Mo Ling into Zhen Nan City quietly.

Seeing Mo Ling with her head bowed all the time, Hu Weng probably understood what was going on, sighed helplessly, and said,

"Alright, follow me."

Seeing Hu Weng expertly directing the small team, Feng Yuan picked up Xiao Ji, who had reverted to his original form, and quietly followed the team out of Mo Li’s residence.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside Yongning City was somewhat oppressive. The commoners were hurrying along, and the merchants that were usually seen everywhere had become scarce. From time to time, small groups of people could be seen talking in hushed tones.

"Do you think we should leave early?"

"Are you worried about that rumor?"

"When you’re out and about, you have to be careful. Besides, we’ve sold most of our goods..."

"...Alright, then let’s set off immediately."

"Eh? Isn’t that too hasty?"

"Since we’ve decided, let’s move quickly. Don’t forget the rumor says that this disaster will affect the entire Cangyun Mountain Range."

"Right, let’s go, let’s go!"

The two merchants in the inn, who were in the middle of a conversation, swiftly got up to pack their luggage. After pondering for a while, they sold their remaining unsold goods at extremely low prices. Many people, particularly the more astute merchants, were very concerned about the sudden outbreak of rumors and chose to believe them. Rather than taking chances, they disposed of their unsold goods at low prices and left quickly.

Of course, there were also those who believed they were just rumors. Taking advantage of the situation, they bought the goods that were being sold off cheaply in large quantities. Among the commoners, there were far-sighted individuals who, upon seeing the sudden eruption of rumors, sought information from the City Lord Mansion of Yongning City. After receiving only vague replies, they urgently gathered their families to evacuate quickly. Some were unable to persuade their family members and had to forcefully take their relatives, who had good relationships with them, to leave.

The whole of Yongning City was thrown into turmoil by the "rumors." Most soldiers left behind in the City Lord Mansion were unclear about the impending event, only aware that they were about to undertake a deadly mission, but it would provide their families with wealth and honor. They did not know the disaster that Yongning was about to face, and those generals who did understand could only silently watch everything unfold, secretly shedding tears in secluded corners.

"So many people... there won’t be any changes, will there..."

Disguised with her hood up and draped in a linen cloak like someone fleeing from disaster, Mo Ling blended in with the crowd. Although summer had not yet ended, many people on the roads were dressed similarly to Mo Ling. Feng Yuan, flipping through the Dark Ancient Book in his hand, said,

"So far there haven’t been any. While many have chosen to believe the rumors and are evacuating in the direction away from the Cangyun Mountain Range, those people are ultimately in the minority. Moreover, from the outside, with the people from Mo Li’s residence, particularly you still being there, the ones fleeing won’t cause much of a change."

Observing the people around her, Yao Yin remained silent for a while before speaking.

"I remember that you don’t have spatial equipment here. So many people evacuating toward Zhen Nan can still be called a minority?"

Feng Yuan chuckled and said,

"The number of people on the road may seem large, but there are more people in the city. You might not see them on normal days, but if there’s an important event, you’ll realize there are many more people in the city than you imagined."

"Where could they all hide?"

"They’re not hiding; it’s always like this in every city. The places best suited for housing people are not the residences we previously stayed in."

The convoy moved forward slowly. Zhen Nan City had also received the news. Inside the City Lord Mansion of Zhen Nan City, an imposing middle-aged man placed the urgent report he had just received on the table and said,

"What do you think?"

A slightly younger middle-aged man beside him chuckled and replied,

"That is the Seventh Prince’s territory. No matter what they do, we can’t interfere."

"You understand what I’m asking."

The younger man glanced at the imposing man and smiled before saying,

"They wouldn’t dare touch you for the time being because your position as City Lord is earned through your merits in defending the frontiers. What a pity..."

The formidable City Lord gazed at him and asked,

"Mao Xin, what are you suggesting...?"

"The rumors might not be unfounded, and based on their reactions, the probability of them being true is very high."

"Then why would he..."

"You just don’t dare think that way. After seeing their secrets, do you still have illusions about them?"

"Mao Xin! We must not speak of this matter further!"

The City Lord, looking around cautiously, warned Mao Xin in a low voice. Both could sense that a storm was coming for Great Li.