Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 554 - 27: Let’s Have a Meal Together (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Pan Shao 520" for the reward)_1

Chapter 554: Chapter 27: Let’s Have a Meal Together (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Pan Shao 520" for the reward)_1

The next day, the Emperor did not come to watch the platform in Emperor Qiu again.

The notion of ruling myriad things wasn’t unfounded after all; allowing him to sit here like a loafer for a full seven days, the imperial court might come to a halt.

This is also the reason Mingde said that Empress Feng was not suitable to be the emperor. A proper emperor is very busy; if she honestly attends court every day and deals with government affairs after court, she might quickly drop the matter.

Of course, if she didn’t drop the matter, the situation might be worse.

The Emperor was not free, but the officials still came to watch after court. Some may be out of interest, while others may have staked their fortunes.

Without the emperor present, everyone on the platform was quite casual, clusters of three to five gathered together discussing, no different from the masses at the foot of the mountain.

The largest gatherings were of two kinds, one group were the military commanders of the court. Although the Nation’s Pillar Great General was not present, a group of warriors gathered together, chattering and bustling, making it quite lively.

The other group was centered around Prime Minister Su Qian, the highest-ranking official, who gathered a majority of the civil officials here, each of them joking and chatting with Lord Prime Minister.

Usually in court, many people here may not even see clearly whether Lord Prime Minister is dressed when he attends court. But in such a leisurely environment, the rare opportunity to converse with the Prime Minister was naturally coveted and flattered by everyone.

But all in all, they were just praising Lord Prime Minister’s ability to recognize talent.

Su Qian entered officialdom as a plain commoner, you could say he didn’t have any background at all. The sixteen members of the Eight Gates and Eight Sects he promoted were practically unknowns.

But under Su Qian’s command for over ten years, twelve of the sects in this group participated in the Grand Selection of the Four Seas, and as many as six sects made it into the Hundred Sects Competition.

The qualification rate of up to half clearly demonstrates the value of the new generation of the Eight Gates and Eight Sects.

However, all this was naturally attributed to Lord Prime Minister’s talent-spotting acumen by the surrounding officials.

Truthfully, it’s not an exaggeration.

For Su Qian, a man without any background, to cultivate such a large force on his own is a matter beyond the imagination of ordinary people, even with the status and resources of a Prime Minister... there were not a few Prime Ministers in history who had a miserable time.

But even with such accomplishments, Su Qian’s face still didn’t show happiness, but instead was slightly furrowed.

"This Chu Liang from Shu Mountain..." he muttered to himself.

Yesterday, Chu Liang fought more than a dozen people on his own, eliminating three, led by the Five Poison Sect, and from the look of it, he was now going after the three from the Earthfire Door. Su Qian naturally paid attention.

Around him, hearing the Prime Minister’s comments, someone immediately whispered in agreement: "This Chu Liang is really too much, he’s always targeting the sects under Lord Prime Minister’s command. He’s clearly targeting us."

"Yesterday, the Five Poison Sect had some restricted cultivation techniques, the Earthfire Door will definitely send him packing!"

"Always wearing a false smile, I’ve disliked him from the start."

"..."

Although Chu Liang is an official prince, these people only knew of his meritorious deeds in Yu Capital City, and he didn’t hold any real power or official position. He was essentially still a man of Jianghu. In order to please the Prime Minister, these people naturally wouldn’t hesitate to speak ill of him.

Who would have known that Su Qian abruptly changed his tone, saying: "Indeed, Chu Liang is extraordinarily gifted, a rare talent, it wouldn’t be shameful to lose to him."

"Hehe, indeed!" The people around him nodded heavily, "Truly a rare talent, worthy of being HRoyal Highness, personally appointed by His Majesty."

"He is indeed a worthy opponent for Lord Prime Minister’s Earthfire Door."

"I’ve always found his refined features quite pleasing."

"..."

The art of being an official, the ability to flip sides at will, may seem preposterous to outsiders, but it’s quite normal within this circle.

However, the focus of the crowd quickly shifted again.

"What is this Thunder Fortress doing?!"

...

Du Wuhen, Wei Tiandi, and Deng Yixiao were left without their junior sister and were furious. But when it came to launching an attack on Yanbo City, they were wary of Yang Shenlong’s power.

After all, their junior sister wasn’t truly killed, only eliminated, and despite their anger, they could only endure for now.

They still had a heavy burden to shoulder.

After searching in the direction away from Yanbo City for a while longer, the Qingfeng Profound Bird soared in the sky. Like a gust of wind, it whistled past, only to return in a moment.

It landed back on Du Wuhen’s shoulder.

"Mystic Bird has found the trace of Chu Liang from Shu Mountain Sect. He is dozens of miles away in the northwest direction, and the rest should not be far from him," Du Wuhen said: "Let’s go!"

The three brothers suddenly sped up, flying low over the ground, rushing in the direction where Mystic Bird indicated. After a short flight, they saw a rather concealed valley.

And that Qingfeng Profound Bird flew back again, delivering another message.

"Chu Liang is rushing towards this place. We can set up an ambush in this valley, we can catch him off guard and kill him." Du Wuhen ordered again.

Both of his brothers followed his lead without hesitation. The three brothers entered the valley together.

This valley was thick with trees and covered in verdant foliage, full of vibrant spiritual energy. It was a good hiding place; even if a slight concealment technique was used, it would be difficult to find. However, no sooner had the three brothers landed in the forest than they sensed that something was amiss.

It was unfortunate that the Snow Mountain Divine Dog, along with Huang Ling’er, had been eliminated from the Void Realm. Otherwise, it would have sniffed out the messy aura here beforehand.

Upon landing, the Five-fire Divine Ape under Deng Yixiao’s command was the first to react, suddenly letting out a thunderous roar, "Roar——"

The Divine Ape’s body surged in size, turning into a massive fiery ape nearly thirty feet tall. It roared at a certain direction, its demeanor fierce and terrifying.

"It has sensed the presence of a different type of flame," Deng Yixiao said.

Just as he said so, indeed, several people slowly emerged from the deeper parts of the valley, while cultivators appeared on both sides. More than ten people surrounded the three brothers.

Leading them were two young men who looked remarkably alike, much like twin brothers. The one on the left was slightly taller, his long hair messy, his gaze sharp. The one on the right was a bit shorter and sturdier, sporting a mischievous smile.

The three brothers from Thunder Fortress recognized them. These two were the main forces of the Earthfire Door, the Ling brothers, who had won great fame in the Four Seas Selection a few days ago.

The one on the left was the elder brother, Ling Xiao, and the one on the right was the younger brother, Ling Yan. Their mastery of the Primordial Earth, Center Fire was formidable.

Together with the two fellow disciples beside them, they must be from the Earthfire Door.

The group on the left was comprised of three cultivators carrying large wooden boxes on their backs. They must be from the Puppet Sect, one of the Eight Gates and Eight Sects. They were firm believers that refined puppets possessed life, hence, they never stowed their puppets, to whom they had devoted their life and soul, into magical storage tools.

Even more peculiar was the team on the right. Everybody in that group was half-buried in trees and vines. Their aura merged with the forest. If it weren’t for their voluntary appearance, no one could have discovered them.

This must be the Kui Wood Sect from the Eight Gates and Eight Sects, known for practicing Wood element of the Five Elements. They held a mysterious lineage and inheritance.

Though the brothers were unafraid of these people, their primary target was Shu Mountain. They didn’t want distractions. Chu Liang was not far from here, if they acted rashly, it was possible that they’d lead trouble to Chu.

Therefore, Du Wuhen was the first to take the initiative, "We trespassed unintentionally. We bear no ill will towards you all. Since you all have occupied this place first, we shall take our leave now."

Pfft. Ling Xiao of the Earthfire Door chuckled, "I know you. You’re the Thunder Fortress brothers. You’re quite famous. Do you think we’re hiding here for fun? Aren’t we just waiting for visitors?"

Du Wuhen’s face darkened. His gaze turned sharp as a knife, causing Ling Xiao to involuntarily step back.

"You can’t defeat us, brothers, and we’re not after you either. It would be best for all of us to back down," Deng Yixiao intervened.

However, the hot-tempered Wei Tiandi already seemed to be itching for a fight. He caressed the head of his Purple Lightning Divine Turtle, seemingly ready to make a move at any moment.

"Whether we can defeat you or not, we need to try it out first. If nobody dares to fight, why are we here?" Ling Yan stepped forward and yelled, "Attack!"

At his command, a roar echoed through the valley.

Boom!

...

Meanwhile, Chu Liang was leisurely following a disciple from the Puppet Sect some dozen miles away from the valley, under the pretense of being led into a trap.

Just as he could see the outline of the valley, he suddenly heard a continuous roaring sound, suggesting the initiation of a fierce battle.

"Huh?" The disciple stopped in mid-air, puzzled, "I’m not even back yet. Who are they fighting?"

"Is this the valley? It’s quite lively," Chu Liang caught up and said.

"How could someone have been here on such a remote edge?" The disciple was perplexed, then said, "Now that someone’s actually here, we might gain something today. You should go first. You seem nice and entering with me might get you killed."

"How can I leave without gaining anything?" Chu Liang laughed, "You seem nice too, let’s have dinner together when you’re free."

"Good," The disciple responded with a laugh.

Chu Liang then grabbed a tendril that was sneaking up on him.

"Why are you attacking while talking?" He asked with a smile.

The disciple scratched his nose awkwardly, "It’s still a contest after all."

"No worries, I understand," Chu Liang nodded, "Looks like we’re thinking the same thing."

Behind the Puppet Sect disciple, unbeknownst to him, a figure of Chu Liang had made his appearance, now clenching his fist and getting ready to charge.

Boom——

The wooden box at the back of that disciple suddenly split open, revealing a disk-like device inside. From the disk sprung ten tendrils, resembling a giant octopus.

Chu Liang’s sneak attack was intercepted by the puppet. There was a great noise as the disciple struck the disk, causing a tiny crack.

Meanwhile, the remaining ten tendrils twisted towards Chu Liang, attempting to take control of him.

However, the next moment, Divine Dragon Fire ignited on Chu Liang’s palm.

Boom——

The crimson-gold fire immediately engulfed the wooden puppet and the silhouette of the disciple. Amidst a cry of agony, the entire figure disappeared in mid-air, leaving only a soul crystal falling.

Chu Liang deftly caught it and then approached the valley again.